MOT Status
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53,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arms (Both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x2 (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?
Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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STJ 525 is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 STJ 525, 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
How do I check the history of STJ 525?
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What year was STJ 525 registered?
STJ 525 is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2015.
Is STJ 525 safe to buy?
The MOT history for STJ 525 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does STJ 525 have outstanding finance?
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