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SB65 KPV

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,113 mi
Last recorded65,113 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 KPV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 65,113 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 58,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inside cracking also, 225/60/17/88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2025 58,402 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment free play in lever. (1.1.6 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box holed blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust heatshield rotten fixings hanging down possible to become detached

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape inside cracking also, 225/60/17/88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 51,114 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 45,328 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 40,256 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 40,256 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 32,445 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 26,782 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 21,303 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 19,404 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 19,404 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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SB65 KPV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB65 KPV, 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 SB65 KPV registered?

SB65 KPV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 December 2015.

Is SB65 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB65 KPV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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