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FJ15 KWR

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,574 mi
Last recorded53,574 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ15 KWR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 53,574 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. Recommend replacing before further deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 53,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush. Recommend replacing before further deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 46,161 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 39,344 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 34,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2022 30,923 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 26,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 26,976 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 23,300 miles

both front tyre treads getting low at edges

Pass 26 Jul 2019 19,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2018 14,799 miles

front pads worn

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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FJ15 KWR is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FJ15 KWR, 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 FJ15 KWR registered?

FJ15 KWR is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 August 2015.

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