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SO65 DEU

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,955 mi
Last recorded77,955 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 DEU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 77,955 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 70,788 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 69,691 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 58,477 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 46,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 36,788 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight perishing 2256017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2020 36,787 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose leaking at caliper union/join (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slight perishing 2256017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 29,252 miles

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

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

tpms light on

Pass 28 Sep 2018 18,921 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 18,921 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))

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

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

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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SO65 DEU is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO65 DEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO65 DEU registered?

SO65 DEU is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 December 2015.

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