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JIW 138

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,069 mi
Last recorded66,069 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 138
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 66,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 66,069 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside rear and Offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 59,570 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 52,857 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 43,978 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 43,978 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Aug 2021 36,373 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 30,116 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 30,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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JIW 138 is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JIW 138, 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

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What year was JIW 138 registered?

JIW 138 is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 September 2017.

Is JIW 138 safe to buy?

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