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DL17 FPE

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,195 mi
Last recorded87,195 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL17 FPE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 87,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Rear exhaust shield loose.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears slight binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 87,138 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working Passengers side. (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Rear exhaust shield loose.

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rears slight binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 78,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 78,973 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 69,864 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 69,864 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 57,488 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 44,845 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 44,845 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 35,387 miles
Pass 10 May 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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DL17 FPE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DL17 FPE, 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 DL17 FPE registered?

DL17 FPE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is DL17 FPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL17 FPE shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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