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JJ51 TAZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,481 mi
Last recorded97,481 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJ51 TAZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 97,481 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 95,512 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 92,973 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,371 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 89,371 miles

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

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

front fog lamp tell tale not working. and font fog lamp lights not working.

Pass 26 Feb 2022 78,650 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 61,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 48,860 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 28,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 11,000 miles

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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JJ51 TAZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JJ51 TAZ, 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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How do I check the history of JJ51 TAZ?

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What year was JJ51 TAZ registered?

JJ51 TAZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 January 2015.

Is JJ51 TAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJ51 TAZ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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