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H8 DSR

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,383 mi
Last recorded103,383 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 DSR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 103,383 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 82,564 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 82,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 72,111 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 72,111 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 58,960 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,298 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 40,862 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 37,137 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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H8 DSR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc 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 H8 DSR, 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 H8 DSR registered?

H8 DSR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 March 2017.

Is H8 DSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H8 DSR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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