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LG65 BBZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,970 mi
Last recorded97,970 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG65 BBZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 97,970 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 97,970 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 91,947 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,385 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,459 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 74,448 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 74,438 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres on 3mm also worn on inner edge 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint has a small hole in boot. Still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Fail 14 Jun 2021 67,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Leaking from flexi joining to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom ball joint has a small hole in boot. Still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

TPMS light on dash

Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 51,033 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 46,677 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 46,676 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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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LG65 BBZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LG65 BBZ, 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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LG65 BBZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 September 2015.

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