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HG15 FWV

2015 Kia Sportage

Brown Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

44,734 mi
Last recorded44,734 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG15 FWV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 44,734 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air fresheners

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2014 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2026 44,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4 cuts and tyre on 2mm and inner edge low (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/55 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Phone holder and air fresheners

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm and inner edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (2014 tyre) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 26,768 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 26,766 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 26,634 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 26,045 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,878 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 23,878 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 22,736 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 22,696 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 21,006 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 21,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 14,204 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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HG15 FWV is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HG15 FWV, 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 HG15 FWV registered?

HG15 FWV is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 June 2015.

Is HG15 FWV safe to buy?

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