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LF65 FSU

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,738 mi
Last recorded80,738 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF65 FSU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 80,738 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose driver's mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 74,694 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly loose driver's (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 74,694 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose driver's (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 68,276 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/55R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 57,033 miles

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING ( TEMPORARY REPAIR )

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS SURFACE CORRISION

Pass 10 Nov 2020 52,671 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 45,029 miles

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

TEMPORARY REPAIR OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING

Fail 18 Nov 2019 45,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

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

TEMPORARY REPAIR OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR HOUSING

Pass 7 Sep 2018 36,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 36,284 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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LF65 FSU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 LF65 FSU, 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 FSU registered?

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

Is LF65 FSU safe to buy?

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