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FY17 MTE

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,846 mi
Last recorded79,846 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 79,846 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2026 79,846 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 69,211 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 69,210 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 59,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 59,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 49,635 miles

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

hand brake lever has long travel

Pass 4 Aug 2022 40,700 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 29,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 28,634 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 26,581 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 MTE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MTE, 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 MTE registered?

FY17 MTE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FY17 MTE safe to buy?

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