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DE17 KTU

2017 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,152 mi
Last recorded82,152 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE17 KTU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 82,152 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,023 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 63,615 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,566 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 48,237 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 36,761 miles

Nearside Front Washer jet inoperative

Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 29,927 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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DE17 KTU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DE17 KTU, 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

How do I check the history of DE17 KTU?

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What year was DE17 KTU registered?

DE17 KTU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is DE17 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE17 KTU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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