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KF15 FLM

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,465 mi
Last recorded89,465 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF15 FLM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 89,465 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2026 89,457 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 80,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 72,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 72,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 65,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 65,056 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 57,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/R17 HANKOOK (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 50,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 42,164 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 42,164 miles

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 34,807 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,464 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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KF15 FLM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 KF15 FLM, 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 KF15 FLM registered?

KF15 FLM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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