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HW17 LOA

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,621 mi
Last recorded89,621 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW17 LOA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 89,621 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 83,821 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 76,720 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 65,043 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 56,100 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 45,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 37,926 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 37,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 36,614 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear stepped inner and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 36,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear stepped inner and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (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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HW17 LOA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HW17 LOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW17 LOA registered?

HW17 LOA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 April 2017.

Is HW17 LOA safe to buy?

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