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SP65 XCK

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,830 mi
Last recorded79,830 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP65 XCK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 79,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 78,491 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 75,161 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi split

Fail 28 Jul 2023 75,161 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to check osr wheel bearing (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 2256017 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive from intercooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front exhaust flexi split

Pass 17 Aug 2022 65,875 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener place on passenger seat ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing early signs of wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/60/17 nail close to sidewall ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre showing early signs of wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have scoring and showing signs of overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 55,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH REAR (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 46,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (15 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (15 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 46,907 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (15 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (15 dot code) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 36,024 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper tie bar link worn

Pass 17 Aug 2018 26,111 miles

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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SP65 XCK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 SP65 XCK, 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 SP65 XCK registered?

SP65 XCK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 September 2015.

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