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FM17 VYK

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,585 mi
Last recorded74,585 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 VYK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 74,585 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 63,161 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 43,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 29,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 23,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 13,109 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 8,834 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 8,834 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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FM17 VYK is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 FM17 VYK, 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 FM17 VYK registered?

FM17 VYK is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is FM17 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 VYK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM17 VYK have outstanding finance?

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