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DS12 FAY

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,297 mi
Last recorded59,297 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 FAY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 59,297 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 56,010 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 56,010 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Nsr osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2024 48,902 miles

Handbrake just met requirements

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF osf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 43,911 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 35,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,206 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 30,205 miles

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

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

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

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

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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DS12 FAY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel 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 DS12 FAY, 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 DS12 FAY registered?

DS12 FAY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 October 2017.

Is DS12 FAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 FAY 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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