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SC65 CUV

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,548 mi
Last recorded82,548 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC65 CUV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 82,548 miles

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

both rear t/arm bushes det

h/b/t near limits

Pass 26 Jun 2025 76,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 70,127 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 70,116 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 65,466 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,766 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 55,550 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 46,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r

Fail 11 Mar 2021 46,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 11 Mar 2020 39,280 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2019 28,820 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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SC65 CUV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black 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 SC65 CUV, 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 SC65 CUV registered?

SC65 CUV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is SC65 CUV safe to buy?

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