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FA15 XHM

2015 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,548 mi
Last recorded61,548 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA15 XHM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 61,548 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 54,396 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 54,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 47,717 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 39,120 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 30,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and cracked/perished (225/60r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 30,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (normal blade) (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and cracked/perished (225/60r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 24,712 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 18,833 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable (225/60r17) ()

Pass 22 Aug 2018 13,315 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 XHM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHM, 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 XHM registered?

FA15 XHM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 August 2015.

Is FA15 XHM safe to buy?

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