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JM08 MEM

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,142 mi
Last recorded61,142 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM08 MEM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 61,142 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Jan 2025 51,700 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 46,568 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 40,807 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 35,727 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 30,397 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,577 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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JM08 MEM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 JM08 MEM, 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 JM08 MEM registered?

JM08 MEM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 July 2017.

Is JM08 MEM safe to buy?

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