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HU17 EMS

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,617 mi
Last recorded69,617 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHU17 EMS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 69,617 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 55,672 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 43,819 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 43,817 miles

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

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))

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))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 33,264 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 24,373 miles

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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HU17 EMS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HU17 EMS, 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 HU17 EMS registered?

HU17 EMS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is HU17 EMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HU17 EMS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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