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FA11 CEE

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,527 mi
Last recorded134,527 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA11 CEE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 134,527 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre TPMS light illuminated ()

Fail 2 May 2026 134,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre TPMS light illuminated ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 123,110 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 123,110 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 111,699 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 96,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm worn/stepping on inner edge and badly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.6mm worn/stepping on inner edge and badly cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 81,916 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2022 81,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 72,358 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 72,358 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 63,065 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 48,628 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 48,628 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 33,024 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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FA11 CEE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FA11 CEE, 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 FA11 CEE registered?

FA11 CEE is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 January 2015.

Is FA11 CEE safe to buy?

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