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FE17 ZLK

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,426 mi
Last recorded107,426 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2026 107,426 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view Door mirror glass excessively damaged. (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/70 R16 100H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2026 107,320 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 103,952 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 81,393 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 58,666 miles

FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW

Fail 6 Jan 2023 58,658 miles

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

FRONT PADS AND DISCS WORN

N/S/F TYRE WORN LOW

Pass 6 Jan 2022 38,651 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 20,997 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

Fail 22 Dec 2020 20,938 miles

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

FRONT PADS WORN

O/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 14 Jan 2020 9,825 miles

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 ZLK 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 FE17 ZLK, 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 FE17 ZLK registered?

FE17 ZLK is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is FE17 ZLK safe to buy?

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