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K31 YSR

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,646 mi
Last recorded106,646 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 YSR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 106,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm in centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Jun 2025 92,090 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of tyres, decelerometer test AWD (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jul 2024 78,174 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 78,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 65,964 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,211 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 38,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 30,825 miles

wipers slightly smearing

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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K31 YSR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K31 YSR, 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 K31 YSR registered?

K31 YSR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 April 2017.

Is K31 YSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K31 YSR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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