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AU17 HVL

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,248 mi
Last recorded116,248 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 HVL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 116,248 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2026 116,236 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 113,237 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 110,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm, Heavily worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 92,961 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,615 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 13 Mar 2023 88,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Mar 2022 74,173 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,293 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 57,605 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Jul 2020 57,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2020

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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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AU17 HVL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU17 HVL, 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 AU17 HVL registered?

AU17 HVL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 May 2017.

Is AU17 HVL safe to buy?

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