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78 RAY

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,441 mi
Last recorded54,441 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78 RAY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 54,441 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 48,507 miles

Advise rear b/pads 70-80 % worn

Pass 4 Jan 2024 42,414 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 33,842 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 33,842 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 28,652 miles

Advise cut to n/s/f tyre outer wall not to plies

Advise rear b/pads 60% worn

Dose both front tyres 3-4 mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 13 Jan 2021 23,789 miles

Advise rear tyres on 4mm tread depth

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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78 RAY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2017 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 44,910 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 78 RAY, 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 9 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 78 RAY registered?

78 RAY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 December 2017.

Is 78 RAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78 RAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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