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FJ17 YMG

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,710 mi
Last recorded37,710 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 YMG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 May 2026 37,710 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 31,389 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 29,033 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 26,406 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 22,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 18,188 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 16,021 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (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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FJ17 YMG is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YMG, 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 YMG registered?

FJ17 YMG is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 August 2017.

Is FJ17 YMG safe to buy?

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