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MD65 ELM

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,768 mi
Last recorded60,768 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD65 ELM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 60,768 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 54,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,392 miles

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,801 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2022 37,577 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 33,920 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 33,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 29,449 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 25,691 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 20,302 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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MD65 ELM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MD65 ELM, 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 MD65 ELM registered?

MD65 ELM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 September 2015.

Is MD65 ELM safe to buy?

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