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FJ17 YHW

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

81,711 mi
Last recorded81,711 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 YHW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 81,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central tread at 2-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 72,495 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 63,967 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 55,506 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,432 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 48,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 19 102Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 19 102Y (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2021 41,516 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,296 miles
Pass 13 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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FJ17 YHW is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze 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 FJ17 YHW, 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 FJ17 YHW registered?

FJ17 YHW is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is FJ17 YHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 YHW 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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