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SJ65 AVM

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,781 mi
Last recorded93,781 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 AVM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 93,781 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2022 71,077 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 71,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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 has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2157016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flex (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 57,431 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 51,143 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 44,896 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 44,896 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 37,452 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 37,451 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (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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SJ65 AVM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ65 AVM, 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 SJ65 AVM registered?

SJ65 AVM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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