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NU65 EWZ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,706 mi
Last recorded94,706 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU65 EWZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 94,706 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 93,153 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 93,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 86,388 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 86,345 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 79,560 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 79,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,791 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,791 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,329 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 64,907 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 59,391 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 52,345 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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NU65 EWZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NU65 EWZ, 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 NU65 EWZ registered?

NU65 EWZ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2015.

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