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LS15 FNF

2015 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

223,227 mi
Last recorded223,227 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS15 FNF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 223,227 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp displayed constantly

Fail 6 Feb 2026 223,221 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system lamp displayed constantly

Pass 6 Feb 2025 221,546 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 221,351 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2024 195,308 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 163,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jan 2023 162,894 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 125,796 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 125,796 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 125,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,671 miles

Rear exhaust system slightly damaged

Rear park-brake performance slight imbalance may require adjustment

Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,424 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,160 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,369 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly slightly binding (1.3.1 (c))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly slightly binding (1.3.1 (c))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 71,368 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 55,486 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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LS15 FNF is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LS15 FNF, 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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LS15 FNF is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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