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LF65 VBY

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,812 mi
Last recorded45,812 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 9 Jul 2025 45,812 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 37,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipe swollen under paint at flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bumper has slight damage

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

Outer sills have covers fitted

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield missing

Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,186 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 24,192 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SETS OF REAR PADS AT 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 20,000 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 17,077 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 12,207 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 8,370 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 VBY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

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

Is LF65 VBY safe to buy?

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