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EK17 TXW

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,683 mi
Last recorded80,683 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 TXW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 80,683 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 71,407 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 71,407 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45/19Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2024 61,729 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,019 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 39,520 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 39,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 29,472 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 20,253 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 20,253 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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 TXW 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 EK17 TXW, 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 EK17 TXW registered?

EK17 TXW is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is EK17 TXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 TXW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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