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PJ15 TMX

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,762 mi
Last recorded67,762 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ15 TMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 67,762 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,142 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S/R AND O/S/R ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 57,294 miles

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

washers frozen

Pass 23 Jan 2023 49,806 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 46,238 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 39,080 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 27,567 miles

nearside rear brake showing signs of overheating

rear brake pads appear low

Fail 10 May 2019 27,567 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake showing signs of overheating

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 May 2018 20,629 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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PJ15 TMX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 PJ15 TMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ15 TMX registered?

PJ15 TMX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2015.

Is PJ15 TMX safe to buy?

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