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RK15 NJE

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,883 mi
Last recorded81,883 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK15 NJE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 81,883 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 68,921 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 62,199 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 57,356 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 49,711 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 40,179 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 34,729 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 27,688 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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RK15 NJE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK15 NJE, 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 RK15 NJE registered?

RK15 NJE is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 March 2015.

Is RK15 NJE safe to buy?

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