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HV17 HTP

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,470 mi
Last recorded83,470 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 HTP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 83,470 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 83,470 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 72,659 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 72,630 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 62,624 miles

0.5l of oil added to get oil above minimum for emissions test

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

oil level light on dash

Fail 23 May 2024 62,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

0.5l of oil added to get oil above minimum for emissions test

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

coolant level low

oil level light on dash

Pass 12 May 2023 53,981 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2023 53,981 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 May 2022 47,333 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 47,333 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))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 13 May 2021 40,416 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 35,913 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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HV17 HTP is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV17 HTP, 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 HV17 HTP registered?

HV17 HTP is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2017.

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