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EM51 ESS

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,136 mi
Last recorded76,136 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEM51 ESS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 76,136 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 67,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 58,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 50,256 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 41,648 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 36,377 miles

parking brake travel high

Pass 20 Mar 2020 31,732 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 31,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre cracking inside treads

x2 rear tyres cracking inside treads [225/60/17]

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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EM51 ESS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EM51 ESS, 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 EM51 ESS registered?

EM51 ESS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is EM51 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EM51 ESS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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