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MV65 BYA

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,289 mi
Last recorded94,289 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV65 BYA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 94,289 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 94,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 67,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 42,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 38,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 33,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 30,661 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 28,711 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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MV65 BYA is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MV65 BYA, 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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How do I check the history of MV65 BYA?

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What year was MV65 BYA registered?

MV65 BYA is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2015.

Is MV65 BYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV65 BYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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