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FP17 NXL

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,999 mi
Last recorded104,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP17 NXL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 104,999 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2025 104,670 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2025 104,551 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,529 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,044 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 78,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 71,215 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 71,215 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 62,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 49,957 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 19 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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FP17 NXL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP17 NXL, 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 FP17 NXL registered?

FP17 NXL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FP17 NXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP17 NXL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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