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LF65 VBM

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,959 mi
Last recorded64,959 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF65 VBM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 64,959 miles

tpms light on does not indicate a fault

Pass 21 Aug 2024 60,298 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

bonnet safety catch seized

engine cover and undertray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2024 60,295 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective loose (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch seized

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

spurious bolt jammed into n/s/r hub lower bush area

Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,075 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 58,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2022 55,175 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,612 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 38,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 30,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 22,721 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 VBM 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 LF65 VBM, 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 VBM registered?

LF65 VBM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 October 2015.

Is LF65 VBM safe to buy?

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