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FJ17 YMO

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,490 mi
Last recorded66,490 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ17 YMO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 66,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside front lower fog lamp inoperative

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and central ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside - Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 57,798 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside, Central and offside ()

Fail 26 Feb 2025 57,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Centre of treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside, Central and offside ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 50,692 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2023 44,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles [BORDERLINE] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3000 miles [BORDERLINE] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 38,309 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 32,862 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Damage of less than 1 cm diameter in nearside, Central and offside front windscreen

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Treaded section (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,521 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 YMO is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YMO, 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 FJ17 YMO registered?

FJ17 YMO is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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