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LD65 VLJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,539 mi
Last recorded116,539 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD65 VLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 116,539 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 100,225 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 100,207 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2023 83,416 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 68,621 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,028 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 55,956 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AROUND2MM ( CENTRE)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE AROUND 3MM ( CENTRE)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Dec 2020 55,956 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AROUND2MM ( CENTRE)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE AROUND 3MM ( CENTRE)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2019 49,161 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened around 85% worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin around 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 37,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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LD65 VLJ 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 80%.

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 LD65 VLJ, 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 LD65 VLJ registered?

LD65 VLJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is LD65 VLJ safe to buy?

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