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AF17 VLN

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,819 mi
Last recorded105,819 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VLN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 105,819 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 105,819 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 91,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 91,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 79,718 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,139 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 69,139 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 55,718 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 43,037 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 36,129 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))

all 4 tyres perishing between the treads

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 VLN is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VLN, 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 VLN registered?

AF17 VLN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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