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FT17 ELJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

36,578 mi
Last recorded36,578 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 ELJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 36,578 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 36,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 33,511 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 29,538 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 25,008 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 20,625 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 16,367 miles
Pass 6 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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FT17 ELJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 FT17 ELJ, 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 FT17 ELJ registered?

FT17 ELJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is FT17 ELJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 ELJ 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.

Does FT17 ELJ have outstanding finance?

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