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HK17 YXJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

91,519 mi
Last recorded91,519 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK17 YXJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 91,519 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jul 2026 91,518 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 87,822 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 87,036 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 79,396 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 73,515 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge, 3mm starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 66,635 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 57,117 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 43,970 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 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 YXJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HK17 YXJ, 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 YXJ registered?

HK17 YXJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is HK17 YXJ safe to buy?

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