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HF17 VJJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,139 mi
Last recorded78,139 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF17 VJJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2026 78,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 70,050 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 62,554 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 54,874 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,384 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 37,909 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 31,862 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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 VJJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VJJ, 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 VJJ?

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What year was HF17 VJJ registered?

HF17 VJJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is HF17 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF17 VJJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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