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FL65 TKU

2015 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,274 mi
Last recorded57,274 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL65 TKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides, slight play only when jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 54,690 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides slight movement when jacked up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 51,711 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 51,711 miles

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

Central Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Switch inop (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 48,726 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 48,723 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust heatshield loose above back box

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre getting low. Outer edge 2.5mm. Centre tread 3/3.5mm

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords No obvious cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

Pass 22 Jun 2022 45,525 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 40,103 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear trailing arm front bush bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 40,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear trailing arm front bush bonding deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 30,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 25,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 20,765 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 20,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,009 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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FL65 TKU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL65 TKU, 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 FL65 TKU registered?

FL65 TKU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 September 2015.

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