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SJ65 EEK

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,080 mi
Last recorded106,080 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ65 EEK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 106,080 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 106,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 102,662 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 94,567 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 86,265 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 74,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 64,030 miles

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

Nearside front brake pads starting to wear.

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

Fail 21 Jan 2021 64,030 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside front brake pads starting to wear.

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 54,702 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 43,658 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 43,636 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 40,097 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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 EEK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EEK, 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 EEK registered?

SJ65 EEK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 September 2015.

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