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FM17 NBB

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,968 mi
Last recorded39,968 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 NBB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 39,968 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 35,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR trailing arm front bush de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 30,125 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 24,601 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

removed drivers carpet mat. insecure around pedals

Pass 28 Jul 2022 21,622 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 18,740 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 16,671 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 16,669 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened slightly misaligned, track rod end bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view large split along the bottom on screen, not effecting view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

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 NBB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FM17 NBB, 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 FM17 NBB registered?

FM17 NBB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 July 2017.

Is FM17 NBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 NBB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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