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FN15 GVE

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

88,964 mi
Last recorded88,964 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN15 GVE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 88,964 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

cover fitted under engine not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

offside rear brake back plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 12 Feb 2025 80,747 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative not working (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some areas

Pass 29 Feb 2024 73,230 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front showing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear showing 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Fail 28 Feb 2024 73,228 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front showing 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside rear showing 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

handbrake travel getting high

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 24 Feb 2023 64,431 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Fail 13 Feb 2023 64,127 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

engine undertray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 9 Feb 2022 56,453 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 50,250 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 44,182 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 37,989 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 26 Feb 2018 30,678 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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FN15 GVE is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FN15 GVE, 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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FN15 GVE is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2015.

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