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FV17 ARF

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,072 mi
Last recorded108,072 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 ARF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 May 2025 108,072 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 97,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rearmost heat shield removed as was insecure

Pass 24 May 2023 88,576 miles

Nearside Front passenger door damaged

Pass 27 May 2022 79,336 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 73,976 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 58,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,866 miles

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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FV17 ARF is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV17 ARF, 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 FV17 ARF registered?

FV17 ARF is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 April 2017.

Is FV17 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 ARF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV17 ARF have outstanding finance?

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