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K8 SYW

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,429 mi
Last recorded87,429 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 SYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 87,429 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 80,113 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs affected. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads affected. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,897 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 71,958 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 59,151 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 42,651 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 42,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 33,757 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020

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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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K8 SYW is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K8 SYW, 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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How do I check the history of K8 SYW?

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What year was K8 SYW registered?

K8 SYW is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is K8 SYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K8 SYW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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