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FL17 XAP

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,057 mi
Last recorded112,057 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL17 XAP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 112,057 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 102,632 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 95,342 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s o\s (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2023 73,538 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s o\s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n\s o\s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s o\s (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2022 53,563 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s + n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 34,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 26,427 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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FL17 XAP is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FL17 XAP, 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 FL17 XAP registered?

FL17 XAP is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2017.

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