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FL17 JTY

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,323 mi
Last recorded110,323 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL17 JTY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 110,323 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Sep 2025 110,323 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2024 90,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 72,318 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 51,951 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2021 31,145 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 31,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 26,469 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 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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FL17 JTY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 FL17 JTY, 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 FL17 JTY registered?

FL17 JTY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is FL17 JTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL17 JTY 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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