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FY15 RVX

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY15 RVX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 99,564 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 91,809 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 91,805 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside handbrake effort low

Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 12 Oct 2023 80,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.72mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.92mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.15mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Oct 2022 72,525 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres deteriorated, nearside-2.2mm, offside-2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 63,051 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 63,050 miles

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

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 14 Oct 2020 57,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to minimum thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

long parking brake travel - brakes did lock out in rollers

Pass 8 Apr 2019 29,812 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 29,812 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 16,792 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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FY15 RVX is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY15 RVX, 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 FY15 RVX registered?

FY15 RVX is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 April 2015.

Is FY15 RVX safe to buy?

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