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CU17 OJB

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,770 mi
Last recorded80,770 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU17 OJB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 80,770 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 79,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,999 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 62,173 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 52,092 miles

Handbrake lever has free play and little reserve travel

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake requirements only just met

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,810 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 38,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 25,865 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted limiting inspection of testable items

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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CU17 OJB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CU17 OJB, 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 CU17 OJB registered?

CU17 OJB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2017.

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