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EA53 RSS

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,629 mi
Last recorded89,629 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 RSS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2026 89,629 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 85,495 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 76,927 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 72,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 67,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 58,990 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 53,329 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 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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EA53 RSS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 EA53 RSS, 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 EA53 RSS registered?

EA53 RSS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 April 2017.

Is EA53 RSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA53 RSS 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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