CarVerify

Free Car Check

AS06 LAY

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,551 mi
Last recorded66,551 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAS06 LAY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 66,551 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2025 64,865 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 64,822 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))

Pass 9 May 2025 131,034 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 57,599 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 122,269 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 47,779 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 112,438 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 May 2023 112,435 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 35,941 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 102,929 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 24,062 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 92,726 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 12,478 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 12,478 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2020 84,075 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 76,185 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 65,608 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 61,609 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

front inner brake pads low

Pass 6 Jun 2016 54,172 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in sub frame (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres are lower on inner edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in sub fame (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,884 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 33,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre close to legal limit

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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AS06 LAY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AS06 LAY, 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

How do I check the history of AS06 LAY?

You can check the full history of AS06 LAY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AS06 LAY registered?

AS06 LAY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 December 2017.

Is AS06 LAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AS06 LAY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AS06 LAY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AS06 LAY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.