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C21 FTN

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,448 mi
Last recorded127,448 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 FTN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 127,448 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 126,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 109,145 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 92,532 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 92,532 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 86,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 75,020 miles

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))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,218 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 63,218 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 52,963 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. extra travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 45,860 miles

Parking brake has insufficient reserve travel . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 2 Aug 2019 45,715 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake has insufficient reserve travel . It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Aug 2018 38,682 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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C21 FTN is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C21 FTN, 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 C21 FTN registered?

C21 FTN is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2015.

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