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AU17 HWA

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,528 mi
Last recorded86,528 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 HWA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 86,528 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake at 17%

Nearside Rear handbrake readings low and no lock out on test

Fail 18 Mar 2026 86,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Handbrake at 17%

Nearside Rear handbrake readings low and no lock out on test

Pass 18 Mar 2025 75,821 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

handbrake just within limit

Pass 21 Mar 2024 66,067 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 2-3 mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 61,118 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 59,436 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 57,203 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 52,944 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 52,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

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

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 HWA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black 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 AU17 HWA, 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 HWA registered?

AU17 HWA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is AU17 HWA safe to buy?

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