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C21 JMX

2017 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,968 mi
Last recorded80,968 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 JMX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 80,968 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 118,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 76,206 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level on min ??

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,162 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake disc corroded on edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 22 Jul 2024 112,161 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake disc corroded on edges

offside rear brake disc corroded

rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 5 Feb 2024 70,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,172 miles

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear exhaust heat shield loose

windscreen chipped

Pass 16 Feb 2023 63,850 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 95,342 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 55,538 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 85,633 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 46,985 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,368 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 38,265 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin near limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,701 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 32,970 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 21,756 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C21 JMX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C21 JMX, 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 C21 JMX registered?

C21 JMX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 January 2017.

Is C21 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 JMX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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