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NJ65 HRK

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,415 mi
Last recorded70,415 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ65 HRK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 70,415 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 70,414 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 63,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front washer jet blocked but still providing sufficient liquid to the windscreen

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 56,286 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,138 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2022 50,138 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 45,101 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 15 Sep 2021 45,101 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative All tyres where under inflated (5.2.3 (h))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2020 40,586 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2019 35,103 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 23,371 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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NJ65 HRK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NJ65 HRK, 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 NJ65 HRK registered?

NJ65 HRK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 September 2015.

Is NJ65 HRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ65 HRK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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