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SO65 FOM

2015 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,740 mi
Last recorded66,740 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2015 Kia Sportage53,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 FOM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 66,740 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 66,740 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 60,514 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,348 miles

TPMS light on dashboard

Pass 14 Dec 2022 46,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 39,798 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 33,736 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 28,169 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 28,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 19,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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SO65 FOM is a 2015 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO65 FOM, 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 SO65 FOM registered?

SO65 FOM is a 2015 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 December 2015.

Is SO65 FOM safe to buy?

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