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HV17 YGT

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,682 mi
Last recorded83,682 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 YGT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 83,682 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 83,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 73,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 63,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE REAR ()

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ( TREAD PATTERN )

Fail 5 Jan 2024 63,373 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE REAR ()

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ( TREAD PATTERN )

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 51,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 51,630 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 41,500 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 22,917 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 22,917 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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HV17 YGT is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 HV17 YGT, 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 YGT registered?

HV17 YGT is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 April 2017.

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