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FL17 JVW

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,348 mi
Last recorded79,348 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL17 JVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 79,348 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 79,345 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn/lipped

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn/lipped

nearside front tyre tread 3mm and worn low on inner edge

offside front tyre tread 3mm and worn low on inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2025 70,145 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn/lipped

nearside and offside rear brake pads wearing low

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low 3/2mm

offside rear tyre tread wearing low 3/2mm

Pass 13 Feb 2024 59,403 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 46,371 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 37,345 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 37,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 27,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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FL17 JVW is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 JVW, 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 FL17 JVW registered?

FL17 JVW is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is FL17 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL17 JVW 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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