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FV17 TXT

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,934 mi
Last recorded74,934 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 TXT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 74,934 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 69,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 65,042 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 59,606 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 52,117 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 46,886 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 43,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pads not seen

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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 TXT is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 TXT, 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

How do I check the history of FV17 TXT?

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What year was FV17 TXT registered?

FV17 TXT is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is FV17 TXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 TXT 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 TXT have outstanding finance?

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