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LV65 XGZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,860 mi
Last recorded96,860 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV65 XGZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 96,860 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Fail 8 Dec 2025 96,792 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light cluster damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources And lens missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 89,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber split

Fail 21 Nov 2024 89,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 73,659 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 64,814 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 64,797 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 54,085 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 44,605 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 44,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 32,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 32,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (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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LV65 XGZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 XGZ, 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 LV65 XGZ registered?

LV65 XGZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 November 2015.

Is LV65 XGZ safe to buy?

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