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LM65 LDJ

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,181 mi
Last recorded56,181 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM65 LDJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 56,181 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on both edges

Fail 23 Feb 2026 56,181 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Jan 2025 52,639 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 52,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 47,625 miles

both rear discs are lipped

Pass 23 Nov 2022 43,245 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 43,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

225/60/17

Pass 19 Nov 2021 37,974 miles

cracks rear tyres thread

Pass 9 Nov 2020 33,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 28,637 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 22,368 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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LM65 LDJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM65 LDJ, 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 LM65 LDJ registered?

LM65 LDJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 October 2015.

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