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LC65 TJV

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,500 mi
Last recorded108,500 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 108,500 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 94,593 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 94,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 80,204 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 72,499 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 72,492 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 62,933 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,843 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 47,125 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 47,120 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 36,371 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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LC65 TJV 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 TJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC65 TJV registered?

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

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The MOT history for LC65 TJV 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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