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EK12 MMK

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,488 mi
Last recorded71,488 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 MMK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 71,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 66,274 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 61,198 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2024 61,198 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 53,610 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 47,509 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 47,479 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords marked in yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jun 2021 42,494 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 37,630 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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EK12 MMK is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EK12 MMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK12 MMK registered?

EK12 MMK is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 September 2017.

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