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RJ15 TZG

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,128 mi
Last recorded97,128 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ15 TZG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 97,128 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre pressure malfunction indicator illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,725 miles

Front tyres very close to bald on inner edges.

towing hooks still in bumpers.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Fail 22 Oct 2021 74,392 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres very close to bald on inner edges.

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

towing hooks still in bumpers.

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 16 Oct 2020 66,202 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2019 53,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (just visible tread) tyre (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (just visible tread) tyre (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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 TZG is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ15 TZG, 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 TZG registered?

RJ15 TZG is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2015.

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