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KXZ 8438

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,379 mi
Last recorded30,379 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKXZ 8438
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 30,379 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 30,379 miles

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 9 May 2025 29,171 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 May 2024 26,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 22,146 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 22,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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KXZ 8438 is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 KXZ 8438, 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 KXZ 8438 registered?

KXZ 8438 is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is KXZ 8438 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KXZ 8438 shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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