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OO53 JET

2015 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,201 mi
Last recorded104,201 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO53 JET
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 104,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on the inner edge 235/55 R18 104W (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has 1 nail and 1 screw in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 104,190 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Number 4 injector seal leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has 1 nail and 1 screw in tread

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on the inner edge 235/55 R18 104W (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 99,148 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 93,515 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 84,025 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 72,402 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 68,993 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 53,848 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 45,458 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 45,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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OO53 JET is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OO53 JET, 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 OO53 JET registered?

OO53 JET is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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