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EK17 KXB

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,176 mi
Last recorded72,176 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 KXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 60,258 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 60,256 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 51,943 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 44,399 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 44,399 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 37,023 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 32,227 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 27,303 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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EK17 KXB 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 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 EK17 KXB, 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

How do I check the history of EK17 KXB?

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What year was EK17 KXB registered?

EK17 KXB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is EK17 KXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 KXB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK17 KXB have outstanding finance?

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