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ST65 XZM

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,239 mi
Last recorded75,239 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST65 XZM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 75,239 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 75,237 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 66,392 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 58,963 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 49,977 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 40,964 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 31,995 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 26,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 20,465 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 XZM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

ST65 XZM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2015.

Is ST65 XZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST65 XZM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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