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HT66 HSX

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,169 mi
Last recorded85,169 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT66 HSX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm and a nail in the tyre 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Feb 2026 85,169 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread at 3mm and a nail in the tyre 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 78,341 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre 245/45/19 ()

Pass 6 Mar 2024 70,171 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM TYRE THREAD REMAINS (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,571 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 54,270 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 54,270 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,897 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 46,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 40,571 miles

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

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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HT66 HSX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HT66 HSX, 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 HT66 HSX registered?

HT66 HSX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 February 2017.

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