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CP12 MAX

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,319 mi
Last recorded61,319 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 MAX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,319 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 61,307 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 49,935 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 49,935 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure trailing arm bush split (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 38,682 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 38,682 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

park brake application uneven

Pass 26 Sep 2023 33,441 miles

tow bar fitted but trailer electrical socket not fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2022 25,011 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 21,244 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 21,244 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 17,662 miles

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

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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CP12 MAX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red 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 CP12 MAX, 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 CP12 MAX registered?

CP12 MAX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 October 2017.

Is CP12 MAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 MAX 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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