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SG65 PMU

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,513 mi
Last recorded85,513 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG65 PMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 85,513 miles

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

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

TPMS light illuminated

coolant empty

Fail 14 Jul 2026 85,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

TPMS light illuminated

coolant empty

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,279 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel stiff to turn

Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low outer edge (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted across whole of rear bench.

Fail 17 Jul 2024 72,665 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge worn low (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted along rear bench.

Fail 17 Jul 2024 72,665 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge worn low (2mm). (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seats fitted along rear bench.

Pass 12 Jan 2023 62,825 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,232 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 44,689 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 39,775 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 31,525 miles

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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SG65 PMU 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 SG65 PMU, 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 SG65 PMU registered?

SG65 PMU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 September 2015.

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