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HF17 VHY

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,079 mi
Last recorded74,079 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF17 VHY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 74,079 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 68,868 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 63,212 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner/outer edges (both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 54,771 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 44,967 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 35,621 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 35,621 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 28,035 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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HF17 VHY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF17 VHY, 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

How do I check the history of HF17 VHY?

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What year was HF17 VHY registered?

HF17 VHY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is HF17 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF17 VHY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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