2017 Kia Sportage · 127,695 MOT tests
2017 Kia Sportage reliability
2017 Kia Sportages fail 17.6% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 17 Sportage years (127,695 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- 17.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Kia Sportages: 22.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 4% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 49,016
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 127,695
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.5% of tests fail here (79% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 67% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Kia Sportage
Fail rate by area
- Brakes6.5%
- Tyres5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.4%
- Lights and electrics2.6%
- Suspension1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Steering0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.48%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.7%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.59%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.96%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.76%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.74%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (13.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.25%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (4.28%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.14%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Kia Sportage reliable?
2017 Kia Sportages fail 17.6% of first MOT tests, 4% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 17 Sportage years (127,695 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Kia Sportage MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.48% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.7% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Kia Sportage have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Kia Sportage shows 49,016 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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