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KE17 OBL

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,269 mi
Last recorded103,269 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE17 OBL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 103,269 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,305 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low/brake fluid low

tpms light illuminated

Fail 12 Dec 2023 97,154 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth edges (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low/brake fluid low

tpms light illuminated

Pass 13 Dec 2022 75,293 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 14 Dec 2021 60,979 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 60,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 24,359 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 24,359 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 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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KE17 OBL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KE17 OBL, 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 KE17 OBL registered?

KE17 OBL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2017.

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