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FA17 DTV

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,444 mi
Last recorded66,444 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 DTV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 58,881 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 56,268 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 56,268 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 48,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/70R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 39,519 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 38,504 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 38,504 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 33,236 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2020

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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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FA17 DTV is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FA17 DTV, 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 FA17 DTV registered?

FA17 DTV is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is FA17 DTV safe to buy?

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