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SL15 FTC

2015 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,675 mi
Last recorded96,675 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL15 FTC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 96,675 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 96,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2025 85,822 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,297 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 74,757 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 65,841 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 64,445 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 64,430 miles

Emissions not tested no power at eobd socket (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,791 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 53,744 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 45,835 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 39,445 miles

rear pads approx 80% worn discs wearing and corroding

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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SL15 FTC is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 SL15 FTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SL15 FTC registered?

SL15 FTC is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 April 2015.

Is SL15 FTC safe to buy?

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