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J23 KKC

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,603 mi
Last recorded79,603 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 KKC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 79,603 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 73,804 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 75,804 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17v xl n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17v xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Feb 2024 64,972 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 58,407 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 42,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 24,922 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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J23 KKC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J23 KKC, 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 J23 KKC registered?

J23 KKC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2017.

Is J23 KKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J23 KKC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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