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RJ65 DKU

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,169 mi
Last recorded81,169 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ65 DKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 81,169 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS light on

both rear brake discs corroding

coolant level low

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

n/s rear tyre on 3m

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 1.8m

o/s front wiper blade rubber split

o/s rear tyre over 10 years old

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge, cracking/perishing on 1.8m

slight noise to both rear wheels

Fail 4 Dec 2025 81,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

TPMS light on

both rear brake discs corroding

coolant level low

n/s front tyre over 10 years old

n/s rear tyre on 3m

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 1.8m

o/s front wiper blade rubber split

o/s rear tyre over 10 years old

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge, cracking/perishing on 1.8m

slight noise to both rear wheels

Pass 4 Dec 2024 76,745 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

n/s rear tyre on 3.5m perishing

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 2.5m

o/s rear tyre cracking/perishing on 2m

slight noise to n/s front axle

Fail 3 Dec 2024 76,707 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level low

n/s rear tyre on 3.5m perishing

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge on 2.5m

o/s rear tyre cracking/perishing on 2m

slight noise to n/s front axle

Pass 6 Dec 2023 70,511 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light staying on

coolant level low

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 2.5m , cracking/perishing

slight brake noise to both rear wheels

Fail 6 Dec 2023 70,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light staying on

coolant level low

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge on 2.5m , cracking/perishing

slight brake noise to both rear wheels

Pass 2 Dec 2022 61,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.8m (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear tyre perishing/cracking on 3m

o/s rear tyre perishing/cracking on 3m

Fail 29 Nov 2022 61,213 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.8m (5.2.3 (e))

n/s rear tyre perishing/cracking on 3m

o/s rear tyre perishing/cracking on 3m

Pass 3 Dec 2021 50,937 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 50,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 44,932 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 44,932 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 39,107 miles

Long handbrake travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 39,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Long handbrake travel

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 29,826 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 29,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

o/s front tyre worn on edges and 2m

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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RJ65 DKU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RJ65 DKU, 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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RJ65 DKU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 October 2015.

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