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FY65 KWS

2015 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,627 mi
Last recorded100,627 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY65 KWS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 100,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,827 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 89,795 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 80,279 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 80,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 70,513 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 59,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 52,156 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 37,955 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 37,955 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 26,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

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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FY65 KWS is a 2015 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY65 KWS, 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 FY65 KWS registered?

FY65 KWS is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 September 2015.

Is FY65 KWS safe to buy?

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