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J17 DYE

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,791 mi
Last recorded62,791 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 DYE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 62,791 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads thin especially the NSR outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low at 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 48,678 miles

Front Both front fog lamps not working possibly not plugged in

Parking brake has long travel rear brakes need adjusting

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres getting low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 42,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs wearing thin and pads low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,227 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 22,716 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 66,636 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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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J17 DYE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel 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 J17 DYE, 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 J17 DYE registered?

J17 DYE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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