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K15 ETX

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,385 mi
Last recorded144,385 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 ETX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 144,385 miles

Nearside Front washer jet insufficient fluid

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 144,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front washer jet insufficient fluid

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 74,031 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 125,074 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 124,422 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 69,885 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 103,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 64,986 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 64,886 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 80,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 80,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Feb 2022 59,803 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 56,123 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 43,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,646 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 26,308 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 46,783 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 46,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 40,259 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 40,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 32,651 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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K15 ETX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K15 ETX, 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 K15 ETX registered?

K15 ETX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 January 2017.

Is K15 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 ETX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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