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GM65 LCL

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,655 mi
Last recorded99,655 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM65 LCL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 99,655 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2025 99,654 miles

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

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

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 19 Dec 2024 86,913 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 74,358 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 64,724 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 64,724 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 54,464 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 44,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 44,163 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit now 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 235/55/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms on

Pass 24 Dec 2019 34,379 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Dec 2018 22,429 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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GM65 LCL is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GM65 LCL, 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 GM65 LCL registered?

GM65 LCL is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 December 2015.

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