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AY17 DNE

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,316 mi
Last recorded138,316 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 DNE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 138,316 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 118,379 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 2 mm, shoulder slightly out shape 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 2.5 mm, shoulder slightly out shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 118,311 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due almost to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 2 mm, shoulder slightly out shape 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre down to 2.5 mm, shoulder slightly out shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 106,863 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 106,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 85,279 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre heavily sawtoothing at inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2022 85,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

offside rear tyre heavily sawtoothing at inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2021 65,434 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 64,884 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 51,750 miles
Pass 17 May 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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AY17 DNE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AY17 DNE, 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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AY17 DNE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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