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FA15 VZJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,329 mi
Last recorded46,329 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 VZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 46,329 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2024 40,421 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,056 miles

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 11 Jul 2022 32,949 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 27,719 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 24,379 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 22,409 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 20,258 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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FA15 VZJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VZJ, 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 VZJ registered?

FA15 VZJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 August 2015.

Is FA15 VZJ safe to buy?

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