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AU17 UPW

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,709 mi
Last recorded64,709 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU17 UPW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 64,709 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 58,113 miles

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Pass 22 Dec 2023 49,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 42,462 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 29,354 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 21,876 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 17,529 miles

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 UPW is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPW, 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

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What year was AU17 UPW registered?

AU17 UPW is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is AU17 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU17 UPW shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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