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8101 FM

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,522 mi
Last recorded50,522 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8101 FM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 50,522 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 44,764 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 40,527 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 36,044 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 31,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 27,537 miles
Pass 14 May 2020

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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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8101 FM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 8101 FM, 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.

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How do I check the history of 8101 FM?

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What year was 8101 FM registered?

8101 FM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is 8101 FM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8101 FM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 8101 FM have outstanding finance?

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