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MJ65 KWU

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,497 mi
Last recorded81,497 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ65 KWU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,497 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 76,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 71,205 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2023 66,229 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2022 62,498 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r & o/s/r

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 58,151 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2

Pass 25 Jun 2020 54,539 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 54,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear pads low

Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,160 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 42,026 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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MJ65 KWU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 MJ65 KWU, 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 MJ65 KWU registered?

MJ65 KWU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2015.

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