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AF17 PKC

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,906 mi
Last recorded64,906 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 PKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 64,906 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 64,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 48,079 miles

Couple of stone chips in windscreen

Emissions too clean to get a reading

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Fail 15 Mar 2024 48,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Couple of stone chips in windscreen

Emissions too clean to get a reading

Engine covers, undertrays & sill covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 21 Mar 2023 37,703 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW, WORN ON OUTER EDGES, WORN AND STEPPED ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD AND CRACKED IN TREAD

OSR TYRE STEPPED ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD AND CRACKED IN TREAD

SMALL STONE CHIPS ON FRONT SCREEN

Fail 20 Mar 2023 37,703 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

NSR TYRE TREAD LOW, WORN ON OUTER EDGES, WORN AND STEPPED ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD AND CRACKED IN TREAD

OSR TYRE STEPPED ON INNER SECTION OF TREAD AND CRACKED IN TREAD

SMALL STONE CHIPS ON FRONT SCREEN

Pass 22 Mar 2022 25,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 25,515 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 16,122 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 10,948 miles

screw in osf tyre tread

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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AF17 PKC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 AF17 PKC, 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 AF17 PKC registered?

AF17 PKC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is AF17 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 PKC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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