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LG65 BKJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,818 mi
Last recorded49,818 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG65 BKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 49,818 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs both slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking in tread and on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,837 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 43,485 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 40,230 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Aug 2023 40,230 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2022 36,690 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 36,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 30,303 miles

Chip in windscreen

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 27,132 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 27,132 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 Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 23,583 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 23,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 18,448 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

chip in windscreen ,swept area

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 BKJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BKJ, 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 LG65 BKJ registered?

LG65 BKJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2015.

Is LG65 BKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG65 BKJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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