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ST65 XZO

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,583 mi
Last recorded89,583 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST65 XZO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 89,583 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 89,571 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Lower Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Tow bar plug hanging (4.11 (a) (ii))

2 Child seats fitted to rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

tyre warning light on

Pass 12 Jun 2025 87,913 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 87,913 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 79,254 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 79,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 69,092 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 60,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 46,551 miles

Central Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 31,637 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 25,258 miles

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

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 XZO is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XZO, 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 XZO registered?

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

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