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KJ15 DJX

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

145,297 mi
Last recorded145,297 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ15 DJX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 145,297 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 145,297 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 138,647 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light output poor (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 138,647 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning light output poor (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 131,568 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 131,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 125,966 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 109,195 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 87,961 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 87,961 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 74,242 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 53,201 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 42,336 miles

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

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

Front Inner Both tyres have slight worn edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2018 42,336 miles

Engine Cover & Undertray Fitted

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

Front Inner Both tyres have slight worn edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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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KJ15 DJX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KJ15 DJX, 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 KJ15 DJX registered?

KJ15 DJX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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