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FV17 WUL

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,480 mi
Last recorded43,480 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 WUL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 43,480 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 34,536 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 29,613 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 26,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 23,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 18,862 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 18,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 15,281 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 WUL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red 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 FV17 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

FV17 WUL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is FV17 WUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV17 WUL 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.

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