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LV65 RUW

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,919 mi
Last recorded38,919 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV65 RUW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 38,919 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 35,401 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 32,203 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 27,343 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 21,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth measured at 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 16,505 miles

Off side upper tail lamp lens cracked.

Fail 30 Oct 2020 16,505 miles

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

Off side upper tail lamp lens cracked.

Pass 31 Oct 2019 12,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 8,236 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 8,236 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))

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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LV65 RUW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV65 RUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV65 RUW registered?

LV65 RUW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 October 2015.

Is LV65 RUW safe to buy?

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