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FJ17 YLS

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,905 mi
Last recorded118,905 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 YLS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 118,905 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 95,104 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 75,558 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 59,158 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 59,158 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 44,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 39,880 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 39,880 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 36,363 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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FJ17 YLS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 FJ17 YLS, 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

How do I check the history of FJ17 YLS?

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What year was FJ17 YLS registered?

FJ17 YLS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FJ17 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ17 YLS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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