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FJ17 YHY

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,178 mi
Last recorded93,178 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 YHY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 93,178 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2025 92,189 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 82,088 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,015 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 55,644 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 44,234 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test (air fresheners removed from interior mirror) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (between 1.6mm to 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (between 1.6mm to 2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 37,749 miles
Pass 17 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 YHY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

FJ17 YHY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is FJ17 YHY safe to buy?

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