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H17 FRH

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,990 mi
Last recorded44,990 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 FRH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 44,990 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 casings corodded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2026 44,951 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits tested at 1.045 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Lower under tray obscuring components

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 41,802 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

drag on o/s front brake

heatshield above rear silencer insecure

Fail 22 Mar 2025 41,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

drag on o/s front brake

heatshield above rear silencer insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2024 39,105 miles

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2023 35,919 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 33,435 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 23,800 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 20,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 May 2020

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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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H17 FRH is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White 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 H17 FRH, 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 H17 FRH registered?

H17 FRH is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2017.

Is H17 FRH safe to buy?

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