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KA12 ART

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,167 mi
Last recorded98,167 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA12 ART
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 98,167 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 87,983 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 75,026 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 63,982 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 52,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 48,308 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 48,307 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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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KA12 ART is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KA12 ART, 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

How do I check the history of KA12 ART?

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What year was KA12 ART registered?

KA12 ART is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 November 2017.

Is KA12 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA12 ART shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KA12 ART have outstanding finance?

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