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SJ15 GKB

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,671 mi
Last recorded102,671 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 GKB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 102,671 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 102,628 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 93,198 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 83,567 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 73,878 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 66,028 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 59,483 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 43,065 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 35,194 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 29,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SJ15 GKB is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ15 GKB, 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 SJ15 GKB registered?

SJ15 GKB is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 April 2015.

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