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FE17 APF

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,628 mi
Last recorded85,628 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE17 APF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Feb 2026 85,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 82,235 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,032 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2023 70,238 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 64,768 miles

Parking brake application slightly imbalanced,

Parking brake lever close to excessive travel, repair or adjustment required soon.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 51,626 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 50,933 miles

Central Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 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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FE17 APF is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE17 APF, 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 FE17 APF registered?

FE17 APF is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 June 2017.

Is FE17 APF safe to buy?

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