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PJ15 GZH

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,481 mi
Last recorded73,481 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 GZH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 73,481 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slightly along suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2026 73,481 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security slightly along suspension (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 72,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated seconds latch not working at all (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear rear registration plate blocked by reversing camera but inscription is still readable

Pass 7 Jun 2025 67,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3MM Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 65,457 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 60,966 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 55,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 45,600 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 39,250 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2019 28,805 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 28,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 17,810 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 17,769 miles

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

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

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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PJ15 GZH is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PJ15 GZH, 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 PJ15 GZH registered?

PJ15 GZH is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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