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ST65 VZK

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,900 mi
Last recorded84,900 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 84,900 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 79,973 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 70,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2022 63,469 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2022 63,464 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2021 57,892 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 57,892 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 51,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 46,573 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 40,174 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 VZK is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VZK, 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 ST65 VZK registered?

ST65 VZK is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 December 2015.

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