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DC16 DEB

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,953 mi
Last recorded45,953 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC16 DEB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 45,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit of 1.6mm (2.0mm) and outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit of 1.6mm (2.0mm) and outer sidewall perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 43,669 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 43,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit of 1.6mm (2.1mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 40,351 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 40,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 36,198 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 32,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,118 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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DC16 DEB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DC16 DEB, 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 DC16 DEB registered?

DC16 DEB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 July 2017.

Is DC16 DEB safe to buy?

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