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FIW 7488

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,525 mi
Last recorded121,525 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIW 7488
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 121,525 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 119,191 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 119,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 116,473 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 116,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2023 114,242 miles
Pass 23 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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FIW 7488 is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FIW 7488, 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 FIW 7488 registered?

FIW 7488 is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is FIW 7488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIW 7488 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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