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DS17 ZFZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,328 mi
Last recorded70,328 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS17 ZFZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 70,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 57,875 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2025 57,838 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2024 50,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 44,865 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 36,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 36,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 28,514 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 22,089 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 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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DS17 ZFZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZFZ, 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 ZFZ registered?

DS17 ZFZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2017.

Is DS17 ZFZ safe to buy?

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