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FV65 ELC

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,183 mi
Last recorded67,183 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV65 ELC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 67,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 63,191 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 58,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,340 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2022 51,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear inner surfaces slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 43,943 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 43,942 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts 2mm of tread approx (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 37,293 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,192 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Oct 2018 26,049 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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FV65 ELC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV65 ELC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV65 ELC registered?

FV65 ELC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2015.

Is FV65 ELC safe to buy?

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