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WJ15 WVD

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,941 mi
Last recorded149,941 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 149,941 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 149,941 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 144,263 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 144,028 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 128,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,619 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 85,497 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 55,173 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 55,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 36,986 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 21,665 miles

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 WVD 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 WVD, 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 WVD registered?

WJ15 WVD is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2015.

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