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LS65 LYZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,926 mi
Last recorded85,926 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS65 LYZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 85,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 75,528 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 72,345 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,130 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 71,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 64,743 miles

All tyres are starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 64,742 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

All tyres are starting to perish

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 59,060 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 51,975 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 51,968 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 40,240 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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LS65 LYZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 LS65 LYZ, 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 LS65 LYZ registered?

LS65 LYZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2015.

Is LS65 LYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS65 LYZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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