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AV65 VHZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,620 mi
Last recorded95,620 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV65 VHZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 95,620 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2026 95,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 87,593 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 79,087 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 70,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 70,482 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 60,237 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured ADVISE REPLACEMENT (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SHALLOW CUT TREAD BALD AND NEARING CORDS - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 51,244 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 13 Jan 2021 51,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt SLIGHT (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE REPLACEMENT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDERTRAYS OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 21 Nov 2019 44,159 miles

(undertrays and engine covers fitted)

Nearside Rear (child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 44,159 miles

(undertrays and engine covers fitted)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear (child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 34,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT - ALSO BALD ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT - ALSO BALD ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

Fail 6 Nov 2018 34,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT - ALSO BALD ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE REPLACEMENT - ALSO BALD ON INNER (5.2.3 (e))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED OBSCURING COMPONENTS

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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AV65 VHZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV65 VHZ, 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 AV65 VHZ registered?

AV65 VHZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 November 2015.

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