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EA17 ZGR

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,588 mi
Last recorded98,588 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 ZGR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 98,588 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2025 98,562 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2025 87,482 miles

Hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Dec 2023 72,578 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 57,417 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 57,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 41,420 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 28,803 miles
Pass 19 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 ZGR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol 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 EA17 ZGR, 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 EA17 ZGR registered?

EA17 ZGR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is EA17 ZGR safe to buy?

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