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DF17 UNB

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,652 mi
Last recorded66,652 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 UNB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 66,652 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 61,399 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 61,081 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 61,081 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 49,991 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 43,755 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 43,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 32,955 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 32,955 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DAMAGE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 32,941 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 32,941 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 32,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 25,638 miles

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

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 UNB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB registered?

DF17 UNB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 July 2017.

Is DF17 UNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF17 UNB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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