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KU17 XMZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,620 mi
Last recorded124,620 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 XMZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,620 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 20 Nov 2024 124,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,885 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel but still has reserve

Fail 6 Dec 2023 95,867 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

long hand brake travel but still has reserve

Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,980 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 31,845 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 31,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 16,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 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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KU17 XMZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XMZ, 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 KU17 XMZ registered?

KU17 XMZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 April 2017.

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