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LG65 BKU

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,934 mi
Last recorded85,934 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 85,934 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 73,437 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Offside rear brake discs in poor condition on inside face

Offside rear brake slightly fluctuating

Slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

Pass 11 Jul 2024 61,750 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joints have minor play.

Fail 11 Jul 2024 61,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be 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))

Both front lower suspension arm ball joints have minor play.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 50,153 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 38,385 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 35,221 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 32,088 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 29,026 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 23,352 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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LG65 BKU 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 90%.

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 LG65 BKU, 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 BKU registered?

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

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