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LC65 TSX

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,102 mi
Last recorded55,102 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC65 TSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 55,102 miles

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

Parking brake just meet requirement need some adjustment or repair

Pass 13 Feb 2020 43,576 miles

Hand brake travel high

Fail 13 Feb 2020 43,576 miles

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

All four tyres close to limit

Hand brake travel high

Pass 27 Dec 2018 32,318 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 32,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 TSX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

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

Is LC65 TSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC65 TSX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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