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DC65 ORS

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,723 mi
Last recorded130,723 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC65 ORS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 130,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wear.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2025 130,723 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine oil level too high. Engine coolant level too low. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dipped beam not working. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust heat shield insecure.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre inner edge wear.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency 17%.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 117,033 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reverse travel.

Fail 8 Nov 2024 116,804 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working Lamp damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Engine coolant level low.

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reverse travel.

Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,214 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 102,214 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 85,648 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated no reserve travel. (1.1.6 (d))

tpm light on

Pass 17 Dec 2021 69,207 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 69,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 52,269 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 41,044 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 41,044 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,306 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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DC65 ORS 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 DC65 ORS, 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 DC65 ORS registered?

DC65 ORS is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 December 2015.

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