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DC17 PJU

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,630 mi
Last recorded79,630 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 PJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 79,630 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 73,704 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 73,479 miles

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

handbrake travel on limit

Pass 8 May 2024 59,023 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 58,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 42,697 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre uneven tread wear

Pass 29 Apr 2022 27,572 miles

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

Nearside wiper blade deterioating

Pass 14 May 2021 16,009 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 13,421 miles

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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DC17 PJU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White 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 DC17 PJU, 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 DC17 PJU registered?

DC17 PJU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 August 2017.

Is DC17 PJU safe to buy?

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