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NJ15 EXB

2015 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,668 mi
Last recorded71,668 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ15 EXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 71,668 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 71,668 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively almost excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively almost excessive (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost at limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 67,630 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 62,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 58,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 54,543 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 51,486 miles

Front wiper blades slight smear

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine, under tray and floor covers fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,623 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,288 miles

Both rear tyres cracking between tread

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 41,421 miles

Under tray fitted

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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NJ15 EXB is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Grey 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 NJ15 EXB, 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 NJ15 EXB registered?

NJ15 EXB is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2015.

Is NJ15 EXB safe to buy?

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