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NX65 UPW

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX65 UPW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 88,006 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 87,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 85,512 miles

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

rear axle and arms rusty

Fail 1 Apr 2025 85,511 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

rear axle and arms rusty

Pass 3 May 2024 82,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 82,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 75,032 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 74,633 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 69,388 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 69,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 58,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 53,538 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 47,307 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 37,587 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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NX65 UPW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NX65 UPW, 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 NX65 UPW registered?

NX65 UPW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 September 2015.

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