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DU57 STR

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,386 mi
Last recorded69,386 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU57 STR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 69,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

slight weep of grease from the n/s driveshaft inner cv boot

Fail 30 May 2026 69,386 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn close to the wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both have been adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

slight weep of grease from the n/s driveshaft inner cv boot

Pass 10 Jun 2025 62,039 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 53,159 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 53,158 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 46,010 miles

front tyres worn low on tread and worn on edges

rear tyres badly worn, n/s rear tyre is worn to 1.6mm of tread and is only just ok at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2022 39,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 26,157 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 12,499 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 12,484 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 12,484 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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DU57 STR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DU57 STR, 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 DU57 STR registered?

DU57 STR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 January 2017.

Is DU57 STR safe to buy?

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