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MR52 SJT

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,519 mi
Last recorded133,519 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR52 SJT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 133,519 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin split and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working central stop lamp been removed (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion present to chassis and suspension

dpf regeneration request in central display

Fail 19 May 2026 133,516 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working connected to vehicle (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin split and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion present to chassis and suspension

Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,761 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 89,756 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached big (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached big (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 May 2025 124,849 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 74,115 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 74,115 miles

Registration plate incorrect Front and rear plates (0.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 117,415 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2024 117,366 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 58,042 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 109,129 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 109,113 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 44,464 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 93,271 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 34,135 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 82,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 71,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 57,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 46,418 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner 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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MR52 SJT is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MR52 SJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MR52 SJT registered?

MR52 SJT is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2015.

Is MR52 SJT safe to buy?

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