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E7 SAM

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,766 mi
Last recorded72,766 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE7 SAM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 72,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush is starting to un bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 65,543 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 58,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 50,641 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 43,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 38,461 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 37,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing at 2.7mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 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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E7 SAM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E7 SAM, 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 E7 SAM registered?

E7 SAM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 April 2017.

Is E7 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E7 SAM shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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