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FY15 DGV

2015 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,812 mi
Last recorded82,812 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 DGV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 82,812 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2025 79,848 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 79,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 73,068 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 57,125 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2021 48,788 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 22 Mar 2021 48,788 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 18 Mar 2020 43,067 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 15 Mar 2019 33,078 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm -215/70R16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm - 215/70R16 100H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 26,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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FY15 DGV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY15 DGV, 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 FY15 DGV registered?

FY15 DGV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 March 2015.

Is FY15 DGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY15 DGV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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