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CV17 DFD

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,242 mi
Last recorded85,242 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV17 DFD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 85,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 85,242 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 66,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 52,292 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 52,292 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2022 42,841 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 32,641 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 32,641 miles

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing thin

Pass 2 Mar 2020 25,544 miles

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

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2020 25,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

plastic underside floor covers fitted

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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CV17 DFD is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CV17 DFD, 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 CV17 DFD registered?

CV17 DFD is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is CV17 DFD safe to buy?

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