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SP65 XCM

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

51,191 mi
Last recorded51,191 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP65 XCM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 51,191 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 51,080 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 46,156 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 46,060 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit o2 too high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 40,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm.215/70/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer heatshield insecure

Fail 29 Aug 2024 39,882 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside reading 76 and offside reading 142 (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm.215/70/r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

rear silencer heatshield insecure

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Sep 2023 34,164 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 28,190 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear tyres aged

rear silencer has a slight leak of gases

Fail 12 Sep 2022 28,189 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake lever (1.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r corroded and showing signs of heat (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres aged

parking brake in need of repair or adjustment

rear silencer has a slight leak of gases

Pass 8 Sep 2021 21,988 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 17,171 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 14,238 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 11,104 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 XCM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XCM, 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 XCM registered?

SP65 XCM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2015.

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