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JS17 TAR

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,513 mi
Last recorded92,513 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS17 TAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2026 92,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 80,476 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,380 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 54,776 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 42,362 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 31,626 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 25,898 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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JS17 TAR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 JS17 TAR, 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 JS17 TAR registered?

JS17 TAR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is JS17 TAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JS17 TAR shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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