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PJ65 EXT

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,148 mi
Last recorded77,148 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ65 EXT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 77,148 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 73,948 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 67,888 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Items Hanging From Mirror ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush Slightly Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 60,609 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 60,607 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 59,817 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 59,817 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))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,428 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,467 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,175 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,633 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 27,633 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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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PJ65 EXT is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ65 EXT, 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 PJ65 EXT registered?

PJ65 EXT is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 October 2015.

Is PJ65 EXT safe to buy?

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