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ST65 XZY

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,770 mi
Last recorded48,770 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 48,770 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 48,770 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,188 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 43,926 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 36,821 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 36,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 32,238 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 26,524 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 26,524 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 22,231 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 18,249 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 14,561 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 XZY 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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

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

Is ST65 XZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST65 XZY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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