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HK17 KGJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,304 mi
Last recorded92,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK17 KGJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 92,304 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 92,286 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 77,530 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 77,472 miles

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 AND PERISHING.. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 63,539 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 63,532 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 56,233 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 45,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 45,650 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 37,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 31,634 miles
Pass 23 May 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 KGJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KGJ, 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 HK17 KGJ registered?

HK17 KGJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is HK17 KGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK17 KGJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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