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MR56 JSL

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,478 mi
Last recorded78,478 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMR56 JSL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 78,478 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 78,478 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60R17 99h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 69,284 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 69,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 62,617 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 62,617 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 60,637 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 56,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 56,822 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 44,617 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 34,099 miles

Handbrake lever has little reverse travel

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2020 34,099 miles

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

Handbrake lever has little reverse travel

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 15,413 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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MR56 JSL is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MR56 JSL, 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 MR56 JSL registered?

MR56 JSL is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 November 2015.

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