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J17 XSA

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,084 mi
Last recorded103,084 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 XSA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 103,084 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 103,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 94,703 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 84,724 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 71,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 57,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 42,571 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 35,413 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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J17 XSA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black 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 XSA, 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 XSA registered?

J17 XSA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is J17 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J17 XSA 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.

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