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EBZ 490

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,681 mi
Last recorded105,681 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBZ 490
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Aug 2025 105,681 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 97,263 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 85,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 74,543 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lazy Parking brake. Efficiency passed at 22% but it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 21 Aug 2021 60,258 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ns and os lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both ns and os 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 31 Aug 2020 47,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 3MM MISS SHAPED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE ON 3MM MISS SHAPED ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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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EBZ 490 is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 EBZ 490, 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 EBZ 490 registered?

EBZ 490 is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is EBZ 490 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBZ 490 shows 6 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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