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LF65 LJA

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,684 mi
Last recorded91,684 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF65 LJA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 91,684 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake readings show signs of adjustment required

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Washers working in reverse

Windscreen wiper blade defective Insecure on wiper arm (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 83,906 miles

washer pump connected backwards (rear washer works on front

Pass 14 Sep 2023 75,776 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,641 miles

O/S washer jet blocked

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,662 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 59,934 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 59,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 50,741 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,266 miles

x2 front tyres low worn on edges

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 LJA is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJA, 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 LJA registered?

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

Is LF65 LJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF65 LJA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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