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JM04 AAM

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,615 mi
Last recorded84,615 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM04 AAM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 84,615 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,491 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 81,482 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

chip in screen

Pass 9 Mar 2023 77,948 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 61,613 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 54,586 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 47,226 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 47,226 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear shock absorber bushes excessive seperation (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 46,781 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 46,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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JM04 AAM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JM04 AAM, 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 JM04 AAM registered?

JM04 AAM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2017.

Is JM04 AAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for JM04 AAM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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