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KU17 WVX

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,830 mi
Last recorded84,830 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 WVX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 84,830 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 84,825 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened large groove with deep score (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 71,564 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 71,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 63,352 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 63,352 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords lowest point 1.9mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 54,360 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 44,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides - slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2022 41,649 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 36,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,888 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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KU17 WVX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WVX, 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

How do I check the history of KU17 WVX?

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What year was KU17 WVX registered?

KU17 WVX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is KU17 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU17 WVX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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