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DX17 TFJ

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,734 mi
Last recorded69,734 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX17 TFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 69,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 59,952 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 52,901 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Apr 2023 44,882 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

hand brake lever (HIGH)

Fail 2 Apr 2023 44,874 miles

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

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

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

Handbrake travel high

TPMS light on dash

front discs worn + lipped

Pass 2 Apr 2022 36,512 miles

both rear tyres worn 3-4mm

Pass 5 Apr 2021 28,543 miles

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

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

TPMS on

Pass 5 Mar 2020 26,734 miles

Nearside Front 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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DX17 TFJ 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 87.5%.

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 DX17 TFJ, 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 DX17 TFJ registered?

DX17 TFJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is DX17 TFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX17 TFJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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