MOT Status
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89,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2/3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2/3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn perished and weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush starting to de bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front fog lights inoperative
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel near to limit (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel near to limit (1.1.6 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
wipers not 100% efficient
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 fitted
Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
wipers not 100% efficient
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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FJ15 XAO is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Orange with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FJ15 XAO, 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 FJ15 XAO registered?
FJ15 XAO is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2015.
Is FJ15 XAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ15 XAO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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