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NL65 MTJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,683 mi
Last recorded91,683 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL65 MTJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 91,683 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 918,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 81,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 73,602 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 64,133 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 49,778 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,838 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 38,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 29,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 21,484 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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NL65 MTJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NL65 MTJ, 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 NL65 MTJ registered?

NL65 MTJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 October 2015.

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