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FL15 DYO

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,971 mi
Last recorded94,971 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL15 DYO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 94,971 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 94,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 82,076 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 82,073 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 66,684 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 60,671 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2023 60,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,187 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 49,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 46,601 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 46,601 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,930 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 36,928 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Mar 2018 24,472 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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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FL15 DYO is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL15 DYO, 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 FL15 DYO registered?

FL15 DYO is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 March 2015.

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