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FE65 JVJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,954 mi
Last recorded81,954 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE65 JVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 81,954 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 58,119 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 58,002 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear wiper blade is deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2022 42,861 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 42,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 38,550 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 38,511 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 35,738 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 35,727 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and nearside . (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 31,068 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 27,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also Scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Indicator lens broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also pitted (1.1.14 (a) (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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FE65 JVJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FE65 JVJ, 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 FE65 JVJ registered?

FE65 JVJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 November 2015.

Is FE65 JVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE65 JVJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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