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SK65 XAL

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,397 mi
Last recorded71,397 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK65 XAL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 71,397 miles

Blue bulbs fitted to number plate illumination

Fail 3 Feb 2026 71,397 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel locking up when rotated in clockwise direction ( noises from inside brake drum) (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side Very low effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

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

Blue bulbs fitted to number plate illumination

Pass 4 Feb 2025 67,160 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 61,925 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 55,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 55,688 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and perishing in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 53,144 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 48,804 miles

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

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

Little reserve travel in parking brake lever

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Feb 2020 46,000 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 41,199 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 38,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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SK65 XAL is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK65 XAL, 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 SK65 XAL registered?

SK65 XAL is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2015.

Is SK65 XAL safe to buy?

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