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J55 PJT

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,402 mi
Last recorded15,402 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 PJT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 15,402 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 15,113 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 15,093 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition 2 very large cracks in zone B. (3.2 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam removed. ()

Pass 27 Jun 2023 14,729 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 14,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sat Nav & Dash Cam ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 245/45R19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 13,773 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))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 12,524 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020

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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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J55 PJT is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White 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 J55 PJT, 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 J55 PJT registered?

J55 PJT is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is J55 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 PJT 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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