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DC17 ULS

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,666 mi
Last recorded64,666 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 ULS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 64,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s/f and n/s/f worn also o/s/f corroded inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror smelly removed ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

handbrake lever high recommend adjustment/investigation

Pass 3 Feb 2025 56,043 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel

Pass 6 Feb 2024 50,656 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 45,125 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2023 44,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.6mm limit 1.6mm/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 39,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on 2mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 29,564 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 29,564 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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DC17 ULS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC17 ULS, 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 DC17 ULS registered?

DC17 ULS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is DC17 ULS safe to buy?

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