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C8 RER

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,255 mi
Last recorded86,255 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RER
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2025 86,255 miles

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

OSR brake, binding slightly.

Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,767 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 65,328 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 53,255 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 43,482 miles

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

emissions too clean to test

Pass 27 Jan 2020 30,574 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of getting hot(binding) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake close to having no reserve travel

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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C8 RER is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C8 RER, 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 C8 RER registered?

C8 RER is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 February 2017.

Is C8 RER safe to buy?

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