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SV65 LGJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,718 mi
Last recorded29,718 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV65 LGJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 29,718 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch sticking

slight drag on both rear brakes

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 26,770 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight drag on offside rear brake

Fail 11 Sep 2024 26,729 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken/insecure at rear (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

slight drag on offside rear brake

Pass 9 Sep 2023 23,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal section onto caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule metal section onto caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside windscreen washer has reduced water spray but enough to clear the windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2022 20,895 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 20,895 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 18,122 miles

both front brake discs rusty around edges

both rear brake discs surfaces corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 15,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 12,445 miles

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

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

drag on offside rear brake

Pass 27 Sep 2018 8,984 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 8,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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SV65 LGJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel 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 SV65 LGJ, 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 SV65 LGJ registered?

SV65 LGJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2015.

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