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FY17 DCE

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,446 mi
Last recorded66,446 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 DCE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 66,446 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,031 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 66,031 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2022 51,713 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Feb 2022 51,713 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm replace now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,569 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 29,082 miles

park brake getting grabby

park brake lever nearly end of possible travel

Fail 3 Feb 2020 29,082 miles

Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

park brake getting grabby

park brake lever nearly end of possible travel

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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FY17 DCE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY17 DCE, 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 FY17 DCE registered?

FY17 DCE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is FY17 DCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 DCE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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