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KU17 NRE

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,151 mi
Last recorded57,151 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 NRE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 57,151 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 57,151 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and nail (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 50,892 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 50,878 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative no hand brake working (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

tpms light on not flashing

Pass 14 Feb 2024 43,363 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 37,377 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 32,583 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 32,583 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 27,928 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 22,759 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 22,752 miles

Brake performance not tested vehicle is four wheel drive so needs driving on the road but unable to do this as both front tyres are illegal (1.2.1 (g))

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

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 NRE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NRE, 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 NRE registered?

KU17 NRE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is KU17 NRE safe to buy?

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