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KU17 FVE

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,511 mi
Last recorded88,511 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 FVE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,511 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 88,465 miles

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

Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 81,868 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 81,813 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 74,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 58,373 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 44,257 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 32,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener ()

Pass 17 Mar 2020 23,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 23,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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KU17 FVE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 KU17 FVE, 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 KU17 FVE registered?

KU17 FVE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 April 2017.

Is KU17 FVE safe to buy?

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