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AP17 VBZ

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,735 mi
Last recorded108,735 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 VBZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 108,735 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 100,200 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 85,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 76,326 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 61,684 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 61,684 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 48,244 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,493 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 36,493 miles

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

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 VBZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VBZ, 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 AP17 VBZ registered?

AP17 VBZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AP17 VBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP17 VBZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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