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KF17 XXE

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,863 mi
Last recorded78,863 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF17 XXE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel

Fail 18 Mar 2026 78,756 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,423 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever high and has little reserve travel, efficiency requirements met.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread just under 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 73,423 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Discs lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake lever high and has little reserve travel, efficiency requirements met.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread just under 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak around sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 65,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 54,635 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 44,253 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 33,236 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 33,236 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 27,549 miles

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 XXE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 KF17 XXE, 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 XXE registered?

KF17 XXE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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