2015 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · RJ65 XWY
2015 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 19 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 137,675 miles. MOT valid until 28 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,675 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ65 XWY Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 137,675 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ65 XWY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Sportage (RJ65 XWY) between November 2018 and May 2026.
The record contains 9 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
RJ65 XWY Mileage History
- 17/11/201845,911 mi
- 17/11/201845,911 mi
- 16/11/201965,478 mi+19,567 mi
- 23/11/201965,923 mi+445 mi
- 28/11/202080,080 mi+14,157 mi
- 26/11/202196,882 mi+16,802 mi
- 24/11/2022115,785 mi+18,903 mi
- 25/11/2022115,787 mi+2 mi
- 26/05/2023121,822 mi+6,035 mi
- 30/05/2023121,825 mi+3 mi
- 14/05/2024127,845 mi+6,020 mi
- 09/05/2025132,422 mi+4,577 mi
- 13/05/2026137,675 mi+5,253 mi
- 13/05/2026137,675 mi
Average of roughly 12,258 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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