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SB65 VVD

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,873 mi
Last recorded108,873 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB65 VVD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 108,873 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2026 108,873 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 102,125 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 95,919 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 85,547 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,738 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 78,738 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 68,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked / perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked / perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

tpms light on

Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 46,387 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 VVD is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 SB65 VVD, 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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SB65 VVD is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 November 2015.

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