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LC65 TNV

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,563 mi
Last recorded83,563 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC65 TNV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 83,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,374 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 80,372 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 72,357 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 63,113 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 56,232 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 49,326 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 49,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 44,371 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 44,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/18 marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55/18 marked with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 39,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2018 30,920 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 TNV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TNV, 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 TNV registered?

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

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