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FD65 BVF

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,891 mi
Last recorded127,891 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD65 BVF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 127,891 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 127,882 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 122,896 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from intercooler area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 118,557 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around intercooler area and associated pipework (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 118,557 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All other front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leak around intercooler area and associated pipework (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 114,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 114,525 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Fog lights not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 101,323 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 101,323 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 91,768 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,350 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 79,967 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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FD65 BVF is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD65 BVF, 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 FD65 BVF registered?

FD65 BVF is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 November 2015.

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