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KJ02 KAZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,866 mi
Last recorded133,866 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ02 KAZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 133,866 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts 2mm and worn edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 112,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,988 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,077 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,813 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 93,813 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 81,765 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 69,186 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 69,186 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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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KJ02 KAZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc 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 KJ02 KAZ, 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 KJ02 KAZ registered?

KJ02 KAZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 January 2017.

Is KJ02 KAZ safe to buy?

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