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EX65 NBG

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

68,426 mi
Last recorded68,426 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX65 NBG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,426 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 68,361 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 131,740 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2024 131,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 123,977 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 123,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 102,679 miles

both rear tyres very poor showing heavy hi/low spots

both sides front lower arm bushes perished

clutch operation poor

front pads worn to limit-replace ASAP/discs showing wear

rear discs very poor with wear & corrosion & suspect pads worn low

Pass 23 Sep 2021 83,684 miles

oil leaks noted

rear discs showing wear

Fail 11 Sep 2021 82,984 miles

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

o/s/f tyre average 2.5mm 225/60/17h

oil leaks noted

rear discs showing wear

Pass 12 Sep 2020 67,636 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre getting low on tread

rear brake discs are showing signs if wear

Pass 7 Sep 2019 55,479 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 38,650 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 38,650 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Fog lamps not working

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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EX65 NBG is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 EX65 NBG, 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 EX65 NBG registered?

EX65 NBG is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 September 2015.

Is EX65 NBG safe to buy?

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