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A12 HKD

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,573 mi
Last recorded54,573 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HKD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2025 54,573 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 47,536 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 41,439 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 35,274 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,642 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,321 miles

both rear shock absorber bushes starting to split

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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A12 HKD is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A12 HKD, 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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What year was A12 HKD registered?

A12 HKD is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 January 2017.

Is A12 HKD safe to buy?

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