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HM66 RDM

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,960 mi
Last recorded57,960 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHM66 RDM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 57,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 57,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 54,638 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

T.P.M.S light on

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 51,386 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 51,366 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 47,787 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the outer shoulder area 225/60R17 ()

Pass 30 Nov 2021 42,104 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and has a cut to the outer shoulder 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 42,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre balding on inner edge with cuts exposing the cords 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm and has a cut to the outer shoulder 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 225/60R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high rectified (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the tread area 225/60R17 ()

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Dec 2020 36,087 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 35,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever travel leaves little reserve.Only just meets min requirements.

Fail 28 Sep 2020 35,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever travel leaves little reserve.Only just meets min requirements.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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HM66 RDM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 HM66 RDM, 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 HM66 RDM registered?

HM66 RDM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is HM66 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HM66 RDM 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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