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AU17 KWE

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,810 mi
Last recorded74,810 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 KWE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 74,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 69,366 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 69,364 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/70R/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 62,321 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 54,229 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from interior mirror and cradles on windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose slightly stretched (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged brake hose slightly stretched (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear no plate starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip to o/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 46,930 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.83mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 37,957 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.19mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,985 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen chipped o/s not in A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

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 KWE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KWE, 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 KWE registered?

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

Is AU17 KWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 KWE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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