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LF65 FRU

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,211 mi
Last recorded153,211 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF65 FRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2026 153,211 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 27 Aug 2025 139,101 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges and on 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wor edges and on 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

coolant bottle empty

Pass 13 Aug 2024 123,732 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

coolant below min level

tpms light on dash

Pass 23 Aug 2023 108,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 91,086 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 76,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to wear stops also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 61,612 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 50,971 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,096 miles

Front brakes are slightly binding

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads appear to be getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray and engine cover

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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LF65 FRU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF65 FRU, 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 LF65 FRU registered?

LF65 FRU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2015.

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