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J28 SAR

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,310 mi
Last recorded83,310 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 SAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 83,310 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 83,309 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 76,170 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON

Pass 20 Aug 2024 73,031 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 70,719 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 59,979 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 51,015 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 51,011 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,679 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 26 Sep 2019 35,299 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Sep 2019 35,299 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 21,503 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

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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J28 SAR is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J28 SAR, 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 J28 SAR registered?

J28 SAR is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 October 2015.

Is J28 SAR safe to buy?

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