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AP17 JKN

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,285 mi
Last recorded59,285 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP17 JKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 59,285 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2024 55,631 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 47,063 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 47,063 miles

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

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 39,981 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 35,781 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 29,355 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 29,355 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 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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AP17 JKN is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AP17 JKN, 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 AP17 JKN registered?

AP17 JKN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 July 2017.

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