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DK17 YFB

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,345 mi
Last recorded37,345 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK17 YFB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 37,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake imbalance to offside

Fail 9 Jul 2026 37,233 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake imbalance to offside

Pass 10 Jul 2025 32,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 25,212 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 25,212 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 23,729 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 23,721 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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Pass 7 Apr 2023 11,977 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 11,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 60,926 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 43,792 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 30,460 miles

both rear tyres has small cracks in the tread

Fail 14 Feb 2020 30,460 miles

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

both rear tyres has small cracks in the tread

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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DK17 YFB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 DK17 YFB, 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 DK17 YFB registered?

DK17 YFB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2017.

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