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FX17 ZJN

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,049 mi
Last recorded85,049 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX17 ZJN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 85,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 85,041 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 71,976 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 69,171 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 68,707 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLITS ( OUTER SIDE WALL )

Pass 29 Sep 2022 64,827 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ( TREAD PATTERN )

Fail 29 Sep 2022 64,827 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ( TREAD PATTERN )

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 54,493 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,600 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 45,600 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 35,176 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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FX17 ZJN is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 FX17 ZJN, 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 FX17 ZJN registered?

FX17 ZJN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is FX17 ZJN safe to buy?

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