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WJ15 VZZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,735 mi
Last recorded103,735 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ15 VZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 103,735 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 98,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3.2mm (225/60 R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 90,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 3.7mm @centre of tread. 3.7mm @centre of tread. 225/60R17 99H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 81,590 miles

Fluid leak from clutch damper.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 1.9mm @centre of tread. 225/60R17 99H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished, 2.6mm @centre of tread. 225/60R17 99H. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, 4.2mm @centre of tread. 225/60R17 99H. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 72,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,174 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 55,424 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel needs adjusting

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 55,424 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 60 17 H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake travel needs adjusting

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 43,926 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 43,926 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Bulb re-fitted correctly during test (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle filled (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,294 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend removing wheel to check depth (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 31,294 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend removing wheel to check depth (3.5.1g)

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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WJ15 VZZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 WJ15 VZZ, 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 WJ15 VZZ registered?

WJ15 VZZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 March 2015.

Is WJ15 VZZ safe to buy?

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