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HK17 SXD

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,426 mi
Last recorded118,426 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK17 SXD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 118,426 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray is soaked in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2025 118,426 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray is soaked in oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 99,153 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Nov 2023 80,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 64,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 46,227 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 46,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 30,665 miles
Pass 18 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 SXD is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

HK17 SXD is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 May 2017.

Is HK17 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK17 SXD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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