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DS17 RYO

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,689 mi
Last recorded84,689 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 RYO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 84,689 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2026 84,689 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 83,713 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 73,201 miles

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

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

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 62,278 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 62,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2023 50,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 39,690 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 39,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 30,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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DS17 RYO is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 DS17 RYO, 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 DS17 RYO registered?

DS17 RYO is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2017.

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The MOT history for DS17 RYO 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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