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HJ15 GHZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,837 mi
Last recorded158,837 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ15 GHZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2026 158,837 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2025 136,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 112,968 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Mar 2024 112,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 98,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 90,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in parking brake lever travel, requires adjustment

Pass 30 May 2019 54,499 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 37,659 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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HJ15 GHZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2015 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 53,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ15 GHZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 11 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ15 GHZ registered?

HJ15 GHZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2015.

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