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DP66 EBJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,518 mi
Last recorded70,518 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP66 EBJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 70,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 70,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,987 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 60,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 48,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 38,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & inner edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 23,785 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 10,038 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 1,535 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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DP66 EBJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DP66 EBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DP66 EBJ registered?

DP66 EBJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 January 2017.

Is DP66 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DP66 EBJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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