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CJ17 TZX

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,086 mi
Last recorded68,086 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ17 TZX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 68,086 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 68,086 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 63,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 57,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge of tyre 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner edge of tyre 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear shock corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2023 50,377 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre unable to repair

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad thin & worn uneven to nearside front advise brake check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads 2.0mm thin close to legal limit 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,439 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2021 33,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2021 33,871 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both rear tyres wearing inner edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2020 28,510 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

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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CJ17 TZX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 CJ17 TZX, 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 CJ17 TZX registered?

CJ17 TZX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is CJ17 TZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ17 TZX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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