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EF17 DZT

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,260 mi
Last recorded91,260 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF17 DZT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 91,260 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,955 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 79,717 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 67,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 67,054 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 56,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edge, almost through to ply (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 42,761 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 28,466 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 28,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 4 Mar 2020 15,734 miles

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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EF17 DZT is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EF17 DZT, 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 EF17 DZT registered?

EF17 DZT is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 July 2017.

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