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NJ15 OXK

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,340 mi
Last recorded106,340 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ15 OXK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 106,340 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 99,116 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 99,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 94,178 miles

Nearside Rear brake discs backing plate corroded/weak.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated close to excessive movement and poor effort on NS brake suggesting incorrect adjustment/worn cables (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 94,174 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm plus inner edge very worn, close to cords showing. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake discs backing plate corroded/weak.

park brake lever long travel only works at the end of its travel.

rear brake discs some face corrosion.

Pass 27 Jun 2023 86,053 miles

Nearside Rear brake lightly binding.

low tyre pressure warning on.

park brake lever has long travel.

Pass 27 Jun 2022 79,299 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 79,298 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing trapped behind seat (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2021 73,193 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 70,218 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 65,337 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 59,541 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 54,200 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 54,200 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OXK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

NJ15 OXK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2015.

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