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EA17 UTN

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,147 mi
Last recorded76,147 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 UTN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,147 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 70,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 65,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 61,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2022 61,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 42,344 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 42,344 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 18,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 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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EA17 UTN is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black 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 EA17 UTN, 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

How do I check the history of EA17 UTN?

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What year was EA17 UTN registered?

EA17 UTN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 May 2017.

Is EA17 UTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA17 UTN 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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