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S301 HJW

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,520 mi
Last recorded78,520 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 HJW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Feb 2026 78,520 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 76,299 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 73,501 miles

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

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

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 1 Mar 2023 65,518 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,401 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 47,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 44,243 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 32,193 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 27,814 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))

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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S301 HJW 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 S301 HJW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S301 HJW registered?

S301 HJW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is S301 HJW safe to buy?

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