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RJ65 DKX

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,193 mi
Last recorded86,193 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ65 DKX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 86,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Jul 2026 86,088 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Aug 2025 80,846 miles

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 24 Jul 2025 80,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2024 75,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 70,308 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 67,306 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 49,749 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 41,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 31,323 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 31,323 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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 DKX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 RJ65 DKX, 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 DKX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2015.

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