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KN17 UTG

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,977 mi
Last recorded83,977 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN17 UTG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 83,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 83,977 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns and os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 74,082 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 74,036 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 64,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER/OUTER 1.8MM CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 64,011 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH INNER/OUTER 1.8MM CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,400 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 41,631 miles

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

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

Park brake travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 10 Jul 2020 36,137 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 9 Jun 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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KN17 UTG is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 KN17 UTG, 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 KN17 UTG registered?

KN17 UTG is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 June 2017.

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