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AX17 HVY

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,490 mi
Last recorded64,490 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 HVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 64,490 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 57,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to 1.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

outer sills covered

Pass 8 Jun 2023 50,177 miles

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

outer sills covered

Pass 31 May 2022 41,607 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 41,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 36,453 miles

outer sills covered

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 29,518 miles
Pass 22 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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AX17 HVY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red 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 AX17 HVY, 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 AX17 HVY registered?

AX17 HVY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is AX17 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 HVY 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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