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C181 REF

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,550 mi
Last recorded47,550 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC181 REF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 47,550 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake needs adjustment long travel

Pass 7 May 2025 41,355 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on

Pass 15 May 2024 35,515 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake needs adjustment

Fail 15 May 2024 35,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake needs adjustment

Pass 4 May 2023 28,187 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 28,187 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 May 2022 22,029 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 22,029 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and Rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2021 14,656 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 14,652 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 12,492 miles

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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C181 REF is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 C181 REF, 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 C181 REF registered?

C181 REF is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2017.

Is C181 REF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C181 REF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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