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AU17 NAE

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,702 mi
Last recorded84,702 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 84,702 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 84,702 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment pulls on to lever stops in brake rollers (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 74,255 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 60,900 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 52,342 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 41,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 31,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 25,140 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 25,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 NAE 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 NAE, 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 NAE registered?

AU17 NAE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AU17 NAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 NAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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