2015 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · LM65 HTX
2015 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 08 Oct 2015. Recorded mileage 133,690 miles. MOT expired on 06 Dec 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
LM65 HTX Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/12/2023
- 133,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM65 HTX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Sportage (LM65 HTX) between October 2018 and December 2023.
The record contains 6 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
LM65 HTX Mileage History
- 08/10/201857,122 mi
- 30/09/201977,134 mi+20,012 mi
- 30/09/202087,471 mi+10,337 mi
- 09/11/2021100,413 mi+12,942 mi
- 02/11/2022114,054 mi+13,641 mi
- 02/11/2022114,054 mi
- 06/12/2023133,690 mi+19,636 mi
- 07/12/2023133,690 mi
Average of roughly 14,827 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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