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FG17 YBL

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,603 mi
Last recorded36,603 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG17 YBL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 36,603 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 36,603 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 34,078 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

service light on

Pass 23 Apr 2024 31,503 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 27,221 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 27,219 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2022 23,612 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 21,074 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 19,523 miles
Pass 17 Apr 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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FG17 YBL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel 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 FG17 YBL, 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 FG17 YBL registered?

FG17 YBL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is FG17 YBL safe to buy?

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