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AF17 VLM

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,616 mi
Last recorded39,616 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VLM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,616 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 37,767 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 35,148 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 31,419 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 24 Mar 2022 26,222 miles

FRONT TYRE TREADS LOW

Pass 10 Mar 2021 20,269 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,055 miles

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 VLM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red 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 AF17 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

AF17 VLM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is AF17 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF17 VLM 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.

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