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LG65 MLN

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,047 mi
Last recorded92,047 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 92,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 84,633 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 84,632 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2024 77,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 62,616 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

gearbox has a slight weeping of oil

Fail 1 Jun 2023 62,528 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn metal too metal (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal too metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

gearbox has a slight weeping of oil

Pass 31 May 2022 48,581 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 May 2022 48,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative TPMS valve missing light on dash and flashing (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 39,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 36,114 miles

O/s rear hand brake effort slow /low

Pass 6 Aug 2019 32,677 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 22,770 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 22,766 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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 MLN 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 MLN, 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 MLN registered?

LG65 MLN is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 October 2015.

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