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J222 DNA

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,918 mi
Last recorded50,918 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Kia
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ222 DNA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 50,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 50,056 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 44,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 38,256 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 31,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 24,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 19,457 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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J222 DNA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J222 DNA, 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 J222 DNA?

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What year was J222 DNA registered?

J222 DNA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 September 2017.

Is J222 DNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J222 DNA shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J222 DNA have outstanding finance?

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