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JJC 81

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,871 mi
Last recorded115,871 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJC 81
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 115,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 115,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,488 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 88,408 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 71,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.0mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,770 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 44,086 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 35,795 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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JJC 81 is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 JJC 81, 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

How do I check the history of JJC 81?

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What year was JJC 81 registered?

JJC 81 is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 January 2017.

Is JJC 81 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJC 81 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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