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HF17 ZWA

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

46,345 mi
Last recorded46,345 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF17 ZWA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 46,345 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 46,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 41,464 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 41,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 36,250 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))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 36,237 miles

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

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))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 33,030 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated button temperamental but working during retest (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 33,029 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s rear close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 29,140 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 22,195 miles

Offside Front 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 ZWA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HF17 ZWA, 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 HF17 ZWA registered?

HF17 ZWA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is HF17 ZWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF17 ZWA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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