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FY15 XGA

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

98,470 mi
Last recorded98,470 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 98,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 83,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 77,999 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 71,493 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 71,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,422 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 60,735 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 60,735 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 56,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 48,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 41,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XGA is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XGA, 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 XGA registered?

FY15 XGA is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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