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AV17 ULU

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,509 mi
Last recorded85,509 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 ULU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 85,509 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,753 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,187 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 64,983 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 64,983 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2024 64,951 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 56,481 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 44,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 35,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 20,675 miles

All tyres perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 20,675 miles

All tyres perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 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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AV17 ULU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV17 ULU, 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 AV17 ULU registered?

AV17 ULU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is AV17 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV17 ULU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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