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PJ15 XYU

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,365 mi
Last recorded47,365 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2018
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2018 47,365 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 9 Nov 2018 47,363 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 9 May 2018 41,941 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 41,941 miles

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

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 XYU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

PJ15 XYU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2015.

Is PJ15 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ15 XYU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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