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FN15 SXM

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,219 mi
Last recorded99,219 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN15 SXM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 99,219 miles

Fog lamp switch deteriorated

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant reservoir empty

Fail 15 Nov 2025 99,177 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fog lamp switch deteriorated

Front wipers smearing

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil around the back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 26 Oct 2024 89,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 88,757 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. nearside different size to all other tyres fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread - ON LIMIT NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 76,842 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

rear fog lamp switch faulty but is still operational

Pass 21 Oct 2022 64,436 miles

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

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

oil residue engine area

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,350 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,488 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 37,613 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 37,613 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2019 33,202 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 29,829 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 SXM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SXM, 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 SXM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2015.

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