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J3 PWA

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,437 mi
Last recorded33,437 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 PWA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 33,437 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 29,952 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

O/S/R and N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Apr 2025 29,901 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

O/S/R and N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Mar 2024 24,611 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 22,443 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 22,442 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 18,620 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 15,135 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 11,446 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))

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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J3 PWA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 J3 PWA, 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 J3 PWA registered?

J3 PWA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 November 2017.

Is J3 PWA safe to buy?

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