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SM65 CUU

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,697 mi
Last recorded86,697 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 CUU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 86,697 miles

Generol rust under car.

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively clips broken. (1.6 (d))

Offside Front disc backing plate rusted & lose ?

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively clips broken. (1.6 (d))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 86,697 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits co to high ? (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Generol rust under car.

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively clips broken. (1.6 (d))

Offside Front disc backing plate rusted & lose ?

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively clips broken. (1.6 (d))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 83,103 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 75,710 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 75,706 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 64,884 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 56,558 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 56,552 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fore most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,045 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 32,671 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 26,431 miles

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

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

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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SM65 CUU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 SM65 CUU, 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 SM65 CUU registered?

SM65 CUU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 November 2015.

Is SM65 CUU safe to buy?

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