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EA17 ZHM

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,116 mi
Last recorded87,116 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA17 ZHM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 87,116 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 84,140 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 76,635 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 76,634 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 64,186 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 52,090 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 41,543 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 38,254 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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 ZHM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EA17 ZHM, 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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How do I check the history of EA17 ZHM?

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What year was EA17 ZHM registered?

EA17 ZHM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 May 2017.

Is EA17 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA17 ZHM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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