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AP17 NOU

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,512 mi
Last recorded108,512 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 NOU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 108,512 miles
Fail 8 May 2026 108,512 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 97,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 97,121 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 88,262 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 75,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 May 2023 75,656 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 62,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 to3 (225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake travel needs adjustment soon just met requirements

Pass 6 May 2021 48,144 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 41,516 miles

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

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

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

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

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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AP17 NOU 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 AP17 NOU, 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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AP17 NOU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 August 2017.

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