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RV65 DEU

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,166 mi
Last recorded55,166 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV65 DEU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 55,166 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 54,259 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 53,189 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,331 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 52,329 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 51,847 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 51,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,363 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 50,316 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 46,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm approx in centre & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm approx in centre & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 46,149 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm approx in centre & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm approx in centre & worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 37,499 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 29,000 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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RV65 DEU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 RV65 DEU, 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 RV65 DEU registered?

RV65 DEU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2015.

Is RV65 DEU safe to buy?

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