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HK17 DGE

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK17 DGE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 71,086 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 65,776 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 65,723 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 59,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 55,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 55,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 50,364 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 45,669 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Fail 12 Jun 2021 45,669 miles

Offside 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))

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 40,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020

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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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HK17 DGE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HK17 DGE, 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 HK17 DGE registered?

HK17 DGE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 April 2017.

Is HK17 DGE safe to buy?

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