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FV15 WHS

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,504 mi
Last recorded100,504 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV15 WHS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 100,504 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 86,274 miles

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

handbrake lever travel

Pass 28 Sep 2023 72,388 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 72,384 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake bind o

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

front brake discs starting to corrode wear

nsf wing mirror assembly damaged

osr tyre on 3mm worn legal limit 1.6mm

rear heat shield insecure

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 63,924 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 55,838 miles

excessive free play at handbrake lever

Pass 23 Jul 2020 51,165 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 51,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

parking brake has little reserve travel left when fully applied

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,313 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 30,641 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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FV15 WHS is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 FV15 WHS, 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 FV15 WHS registered?

FV15 WHS is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 June 2015.

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The MOT history for FV15 WHS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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