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FY17 JZR

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,063 mi
Last recorded72,063 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY17 JZR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 72,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 72,062 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested front pads too low (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 60,222 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all 3 belts ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 52,054 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 46,676 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 32,844 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 29,994 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 23,663 miles

tpms lamp is on

Fail 31 Mar 2020 23,663 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tpms lamp is on

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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FY17 JZR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY17 JZR, 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

How do I check the history of FY17 JZR?

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What year was FY17 JZR registered?

FY17 JZR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is FY17 JZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY17 JZR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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