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RX65 XEG

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,976 mi
Last recorded116,976 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX65 XEG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 116,976 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

tpms light on at time of test

Fail 1 Dec 2025 116,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/18 100h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

tpms light on at time of test

Pass 15 Nov 2024 105,091 miles

tpms light on at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2023 90,933 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 76,188 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 75,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 61,327 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 50,513 miles

advise vehicle passed the emissions test, no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,996 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 45,988 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 35,916 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of components

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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RX65 XEG is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RX65 XEG, 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 RX65 XEG registered?

RX65 XEG is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 September 2015.

Is RX65 XEG safe to buy?

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