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NJ65 YEG

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,098 mi
Last recorded139,098 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ65 YEG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 139,098 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,794 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 115,376 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 115,376 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 100,091 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight distortion and low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 89,007 miles

Tyre slightly damaged both rear tyres have slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 80,042 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 80,042 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 68,457 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 68,457 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 57,783 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 57,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT CRACKING 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wipers smearing screen slightly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions too clean to test.

engine oil 1/4 LTR low

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 YEG is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 NJ65 YEG, 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 YEG registered?

NJ65 YEG is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2015.

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