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SJ15 TDU

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

91,869 mi
Last recorded91,869 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ15 TDU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 91,869 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 91,764 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,050 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Fail 31 Mar 2025 85,050 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2024 78,046 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 66,748 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 57,414 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 57,414 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 49,622 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 43,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

hand brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 19 Mar 2019 35,914 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 26,675 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 26,675 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 TDU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel 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 SJ15 TDU, 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 TDU registered?

SJ15 TDU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2015.

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