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KF17 EFR

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,215 mi
Last recorded112,215 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF17 EFR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 112,215 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 112,215 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2025 96,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2025 94,967 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 94,967 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 78,665 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 78,663 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 59,302 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 54,588 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 53,853 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 49,180 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 42,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 35,394 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 32,323 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 25,391 miles
Pass 16 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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KF17 EFR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KF17 EFR, 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

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What year was KF17 EFR registered?

KF17 EFR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is KF17 EFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF17 EFR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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