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AY17 VWA

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,806 mi
Last recorded69,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 VWA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 69,806 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 60,331 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 52,862 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear, Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2024 52,667 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear, Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 44,065 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 35,658 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 29,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 23,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front disc brakes lightly scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked in the tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 VWA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black 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 AY17 VWA, 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 AY17 VWA registered?

AY17 VWA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2017.

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