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DG17 AVJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,744 mi
Last recorded61,744 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG17 AVJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 61,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 54,063 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 54,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Cracking And Inner Edge Worn Unevenly

Pass 18 Apr 2024 45,574 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2024 45,574 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 38,072 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 32,008 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 28,358 miles

under trays fitted preventing the view of some under body components

Pass 29 Feb 2020 24,948 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Feb 2020 24,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

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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DG17 AVJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DG17 AVJ, 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 DG17 AVJ registered?

DG17 AVJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 March 2017.

Is DG17 AVJ safe to buy?

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