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FN15 VZW

2015 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

67,113 mi
Last recorded67,113 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN15 VZW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 67,113 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 67,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Oil level warning light on dash. Oil level below minimum mark on dip stick. Topped up by 1 litre so mot could be carried out.

TPMS light on indicating a Loss of tyre pressure

Pass 20 Sep 2024 63,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 63,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 60,001 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In a repairable place ()

Fail 8 Sep 2023 60,001 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In a repairable place ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 56,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing/cracking 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing/cracking 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 51,792 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 51,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 51,736 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 48,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 5mm (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 5mm (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,416 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 26,942 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 VZW is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VZW, 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 VZW is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 August 2015.

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