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VN15 TZJ

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,719 mi
Last recorded86,719 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN15 TZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 86,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 80,645 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 80,518 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 73,756 miles

n/s/f washer inop

Fail 7 Feb 2024 73,756 miles

n/s/f washer inop

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 73,719 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Fog lamp telltale inoperative

Front Fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily deteriorated/cracking inbetween tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 66,558 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 59,207 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 51,506 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 43,449 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 43,449 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 35,228 miles

Nearside washer jet weak/blocked

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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VN15 TZJ 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 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 VN15 TZJ, 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 VN15 TZJ registered?

VN15 TZJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 May 2015.

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