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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
tpms light on
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
tpms light on
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm also worn on inside edge 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm also worn on inside edge 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm also worn on inside edge and perished 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Park brake lever has little reserve travel
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.4mm also worn on inside edge 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.9mm also worn on inside edge 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm also worn on inside edge and perished 225/60/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Malfunctioning (5.2.3 (h))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm (235/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm also perishing (225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre 3mm (225/60r17
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm also perishing (225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.25mm (235/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.63mm also perishing (225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre 3mm (225/60r17
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm also perishing (225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside - lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
free play on parking brake lever adjustment or repair advised
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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NJ15 GWX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 NJ15 GWX, 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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NJ15 GWX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2015.
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