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AP54 ROB

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,690 mi
Last recorded74,690 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 ROB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 74,690 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 8 Apr 2025 68,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 8 Apr 2025 68,127 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Apr 2024 60,907 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 54,669 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 51,449 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))

Fail 3 Sep 2022 51,449 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))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 43,684 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,623 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 33,623 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

handbrake operation has minimal reserve travel

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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AP54 ROB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel 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 AP54 ROB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP54 ROB registered?

AP54 ROB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is AP54 ROB safe to buy?

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