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LC65 TDU

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,173 mi
Last recorded93,173 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC65 TDU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 93,173 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2023 81,296 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 80,438 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 71,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 64,178 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 64,178 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 24 Dec 2019 51,809 miles

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

Front Engine under-tray damaged

Front Fuel filter has misting of fuel underneath

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 51,796 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Front Engine under-tray damaged

Front Fuel filter has misting of fuel underneath

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 31,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2018 31,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nail in offside rear tyre

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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LC65 TDU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC65 TDU, 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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LC65 TDU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2015.

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