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AY17 VUC

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,121 mi
Last recorded69,121 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 VUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 69,121 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 65,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

cracking in offside rear tyre

hand brake could do with adjusting

Fail 22 Jun 2024 65,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

cracking in offside rear tyre

hand brake could do with adjusting

Pass 21 Jun 2023 56,444 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 50,251 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 39,619 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 39,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front tyres cracked/perished and wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 28,596 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel could be better

Fail 18 Jul 2020 28,596 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16 (3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel could be better

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 VUC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VUC, 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 AY17 VUC registered?

AY17 VUC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is AY17 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY17 VUC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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