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RJ15 GWD

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,271 mi
Last recorded94,271 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ15 GWD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 94,271 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed from swept area/center of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 94,271 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera removed from swept area/center of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 88,216 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 88,216 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam bulb replaced at time of test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,850 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks starting to get worn/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres getting low on inner edges, possible tracking out. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 72,596 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,711 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively handbrake binding slightly rear o/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 55,276 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks getting worn inside edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 42,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 29,727 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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RJ15 GWD is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 RJ15 GWD, 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 RJ15 GWD registered?

RJ15 GWD is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 June 2015.

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