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DF17 UMU

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,733 mi
Last recorded93,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 UMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 93,733 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 86,686 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 86,661 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 78,253 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear wiper split

Pass 26 Jul 2023 69,108 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (n/s) (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides wearing low (2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 69,108 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (n/s) (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides wearing low (2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 58,685 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 49,387 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 49,387 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 38,538 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 38,538 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 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 UMU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF17 UMU, 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 UMU registered?

DF17 UMU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 July 2017.

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