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ST65 TGK

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,360 mi
Last recorded81,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST65 TGK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 81,360 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 75,012 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 75,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,545 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 62,383 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 56,065 miles

Front flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 56,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,428 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 18 Aug 2021 48,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Engine oil level low

Engine oil warning lamp on

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2020 43,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 6 Aug 2020 43,611 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,789 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 37,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 29,928 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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ST65 TGK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ST65 TGK, 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 ST65 TGK registered?

ST65 TGK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2015.

Is ST65 TGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST65 TGK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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