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FY17 FRC

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,918 mi
Last recorded33,918 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 FRC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 33,918 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 31,691 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 29,276 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 26,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear washers not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre wearing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 26,751 miles

Windscreen washer not working both front washers not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear washers not working

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyre wearing and cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 22,173 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 17,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 17,709 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 14,228 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 14,093 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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FY17 FRC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FRC, 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.

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What year was FY17 FRC registered?

FY17 FRC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is FY17 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 FRC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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