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FT17 NRJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,782 mi
Last recorded47,782 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 NRJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 47,782 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 40,673 miles

Parking brake performance only just meet requirements

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 34,662 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 26,140 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 22,489 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 22,486 miles

Brake performance not tested engine noise (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested engine noise (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamps misting (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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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FT17 NRJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT17 NRJ, 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 NRJ registered?

FT17 NRJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is FT17 NRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT17 NRJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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