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FH17 RZK

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,083 mi
Last recorded71,083 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH17 RZK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 71,083 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL discs - slight wear on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 67,513 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 60,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/wear lips visible (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside trailing arm, front bushes deteriorated/de-bonding. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 54,014 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating/water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 46,377 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 40,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 40,305 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Nearside brake low effort and slow to apply (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 36,988 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 36,988 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 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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FH17 RZK 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 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 FH17 RZK, 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 FH17 RZK registered?

FH17 RZK is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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