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RV65 LKU

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,160 mi
Last recorded78,160 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV65 LKU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 78,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 73,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,274 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 68,273 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,396 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 58,236 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 58,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 53,699 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 48,762 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 41,220 miles

Engine under trays fitted restricting view

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

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

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 LKU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKU, 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

How do I check the history of RV65 LKU?

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What year was RV65 LKU registered?

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

Is RV65 LKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV65 LKU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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