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FA15 VYX

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,675 mi
Last recorded92,675 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 VYX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 92,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2025 83,863 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Feb 2025 83,862 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper banjo washers /nut (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Mar 2024 75,366 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 74,595 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 74,595 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires wearing very close to limit [replace A.S.A.P] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,864 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 56,266 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 56,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,155 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 38,658 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 28,404 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 28,404 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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 VYX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VYX, 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 FA15 VYX registered?

FA15 VYX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 August 2015.

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