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J999 PWL

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,842 mi
Last recorded71,842 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 PWL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 71,842 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 71,840 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 66,448 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2025 66,427 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 60,081 miles

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

rev counter sitting in wrong position

Pass 7 Aug 2023 54,074 miles

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

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

rev counter sitting in wrong position

Pass 10 Aug 2022 49,391 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 49,380 miles

Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced nearside wing mirror (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 40,668 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 34,898 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 34,896 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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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J999 PWL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J999 PWL, 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 J999 PWL registered?

J999 PWL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is J999 PWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 PWL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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