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AY17 VWJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,156 mi
Last recorded100,156 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY17 VWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 100,156 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Very Close To Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 100,156 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive Hand Brake Movement Rear Shoes Out Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Centre Seat Belt Webbing Damaged /Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Seat Belt Webbing Damaged /Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick O/s/f Brake pads below limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened O/s Rear Seatbelt Damaged /Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Tyres Very Close To Limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 VWJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VWJ, 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 VWJ registered?

AY17 VWJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 April 2017.

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