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NL65 HRU

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,915 mi
Last recorded66,915 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL65 HRU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 66,915 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2026 66,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2025 62,814 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 13 Aug 2024 57,480 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2024 57,479 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 52,560 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (e))

heat shield loose at rear

Pass 9 Aug 2022 44,620 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 36,598 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR/OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 31,925 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2019 24,596 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 24,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 19,502 miles

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

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

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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NL65 HRU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL65 HRU, 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 NL65 HRU registered?

NL65 HRU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 October 2015.

Is NL65 HRU safe to buy?

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