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H6 KCG

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,235 mi
Last recorded63,235 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 KCG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 63,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to number plate also. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall kerb cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 63,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage to number plate also. (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall kerb cuts. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2025 54,474 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 May 2024 43,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished to both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2024 43,772 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished to both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2023 33,519 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 24,776 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 23,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 18,549 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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H6 KCG is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H6 KCG, 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 H6 KCG registered?

H6 KCG is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 December 2017.

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