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EG17 JLU

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,326 mi
Last recorded70,326 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG17 JLU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 70,326 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 59,508 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 53,135 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 49,258 miles

No reserve travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Aug 2022 43,813 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 43,813 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 37,670 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 32,689 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jul 2020

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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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EG17 JLU 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 88.9%.

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 EG17 JLU, 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 EG17 JLU registered?

EG17 JLU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2017.

Is EG17 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG17 JLU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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