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SM65 TXY

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,816 mi
Last recorded36,816 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM65 TXY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 36,816 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 34,165 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 34,152 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 31,673 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 28,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 24,945 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 21,274 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 19,802 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 18,934 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 18,934 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 16,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SM65 TXY is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 SM65 TXY, 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 TXY registered?

SM65 TXY is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 December 2015.

Is SM65 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM65 TXY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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