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NJ15 ZHC

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,097 mi
Last recorded83,097 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 83,097 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 83,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 70,004 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 68,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,138 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 53,453 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 46,289 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 46,289 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 39,467 miles

Offside Rear starting to perish

Pass 23 Jul 2020 39,131 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 32,638 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 25,060 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 24,112 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 24,111 miles

Front Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear 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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NJ15 ZHC 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 78.6%.

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 ZHC, 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 ZHC registered?

NJ15 ZHC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2015.

Is NJ15 ZHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ15 ZHC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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