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FA15 EFM

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,414 mi
Last recorded58,414 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 EFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 58,414 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 56,417 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,111 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 46,781 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 46,781 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 40,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 34,115 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 34,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 29,507 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 20,753 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear pads appear low

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 22 Aug 2019 20,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear pads appear low

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Aug 2018 10,890 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 10,888 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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FA15 EFM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 FA15 EFM, 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 FA15 EFM registered?

FA15 EFM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 August 2015.

Is FA15 EFM safe to buy?

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