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DF17 DLJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,828 mi
Last recorded68,828 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 DLJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 68,828 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 61,392 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 51,956 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 43,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 37,527 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

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

can not pick up emissions

Fail 4 Nov 2021 37,527 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

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

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

can not pick up emissions

Pass 3 Nov 2020 30,181 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 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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DF17 DLJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 DF17 DLJ, 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 DF17 DLJ registered?

DF17 DLJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2017.

Is DF17 DLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 DLJ 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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