2015 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FD65 BVF
2015 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2015. Recorded mileage 127,891 miles. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 127,891 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FD65 BVF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 127,891 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD65 BVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Kia Sportage (FD65 BVF) between November 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick All other front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”.
FD65 BVF Mileage History
- 24/11/2023118,557 mi
- 24/11/2023118,557 mi
- 29/11/2024122,896 mi+4,339 mi
- 16/10/2025127,882 mi+4,986 mi
- 29/10/2025127,891 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 4,836 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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