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FA17 MBU

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,758 mi
Last recorded105,758 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 MBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 105,758 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2026 102,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Feb 2026 102,263 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding ADVISE DISCS & PADS & CALIPER.(DUSCS ARE BLUE,OVER HEATED.) (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,306 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 92,306 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 92,243 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 9 Feb 2024 79,238 miles

COOLANT ON MINIMUM IN EXPANSION TANK.

NO ACCESS TO REAR CENTRE SEAT BELT.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,416 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 50,965 miles

Rear UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL SEAT BELT INSPECTION DUE TO BABY SEATS FITTED ON BACK SEAT

Pass 22 Jan 2021 40,002 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre cracking over surface

o/s/r tyre cracking over surface

Pass 21 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 MBU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MBU, 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 FA17 MBU registered?

FA17 MBU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is FA17 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA17 MBU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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