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AF17 VLP

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,165 mi
Last recorded75,165 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF17 VLP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 75,165 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 71,214 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre perish on the edge. 2 mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 67,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 62,114 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Oct 2021 56,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 47,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner temporary puncture repair

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 245/45 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 47,229 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear noise from parking brakes

Offside Front Inner temporary puncture repair

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side 245/45 R19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 36,285 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 VLP is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VLP, 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 VLP registered?

AF17 VLP is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2017.

Is AF17 VLP safe to buy?

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