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FP17 MZJ

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

135,999 mi
Last recorded135,999 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 MZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 135,999 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 135,998 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

Pass 9 Jun 2025 126,142 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

both rear tyres 3mm tread

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2024 117,517 miles

front brake pads low/worn

Pass 19 Jun 2023 110,095 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in outer side wall

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Pass 17 Jun 2022 100,655 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 93,744 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 76,732 miles

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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FP17 MZJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 FP17 MZJ, 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 FP17 MZJ registered?

FP17 MZJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 June 2017.

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The MOT history for FP17 MZJ 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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