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DF17 VLD

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,915 mi
Last recorded76,915 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF17 VLD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 76,915 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 67,148 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,049 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 52,944 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 42,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 32,021 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 32,021 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 21,819 miles

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 VLD is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 VLD, 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 VLD registered?

DF17 VLD is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 June 2017.

Is DF17 VLD safe to buy?

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