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LF65 LJK

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,226 mi
Last recorded65,226 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 65,226 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 59,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2025 58,938 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all associated components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 51,069 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 51,069 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,420 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 40,773 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 40,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 36,572 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,100 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 29,605 miles

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 LJK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc 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 LJK, 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 LJK registered?

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

Is LF65 LJK safe to buy?

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