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LC65 THV

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,479 mi
Last recorded59,479 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC65 THV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 59,479 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,554 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 48,070 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 48,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 42,985 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low 235/55 R18 100V (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 42,985 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative Needs diagnosis (5.2.3 (h))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Font pads 60% worn . Discs worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low 235/55 R18 100V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 39,417 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 36,422 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 32,211 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 32,210 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2018 26,366 miles

Hand brake has limited reserve travel

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

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 THV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 LC65 THV, 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 LC65 THV registered?

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

Is LC65 THV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC65 THV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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