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KJ03 CAM

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,036 mi
Last recorded54,036 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 CAM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 54,036 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 47,131 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 47,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 41,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 35,411 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 35,410 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 28,747 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 25,499 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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KJ03 CAM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ03 CAM, 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 KJ03 CAM registered?

KJ03 CAM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is KJ03 CAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ03 CAM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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