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KF17 ULA

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,837 mi
Last recorded74,837 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF17 ULA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 74,837 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 74,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 64,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 64,314 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 51,227 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Getting Low

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 51,224 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre Getting Low

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 38,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has side wall damage

Offside Rear Door handle broken

Offside Rear Tyre close to wear bars

Pass 21 Jan 2021 25,368 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and n/s/r seats ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 ULA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ULA, 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 KF17 ULA registered?

KF17 ULA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 August 2017.

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