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RJ65 XOT

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,147 mi
Last recorded87,147 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ65 XOT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 87,147 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light inop

TPMS warning light is on registering a loss of pressure.

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 1 Feb 2025 79,214 miles

Fuel cap sill starting to perish

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

Oil level light on dash

Fail 31 Jan 2025 79,212 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Pads getting low

Fuel cap sill starting to perish

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

Oil level light on dash

Pass 29 Jan 2024 73,694 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable. ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread. 225/60 R17 99H Hankook Ventus prime 2. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Within the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer has a small hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 67,207 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 61,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 53,941 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 53,941 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 45,232 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 45,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 44,974 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 36,479 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 36,477 miles

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

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 XOT is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XOT, 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 RJ65 XOT registered?

RJ65 XOT is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2015.

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