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FM17 HFJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,517 mi
Last recorded71,517 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 HFJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 71,517 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective OS and NS (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 58,789 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 53,392 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside and Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 42,942 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 34,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 28,236 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 21,908 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 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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FM17 HFJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FM17 HFJ, 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 FM17 HFJ registered?

FM17 HFJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 July 2017.

Is FM17 HFJ safe to buy?

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