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KY15 FAJ

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,251 mi
Last recorded79,251 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY15 FAJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 79,251 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2026 79,242 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper to flexie union (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 70,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 61,607 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 53,636 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 46,342 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,389 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 38,310 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 32,014 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 28,027 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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KY15 FAJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY15 FAJ, 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 KY15 FAJ registered?

KY15 FAJ is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2015.

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