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KJ17 CYS

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,765 mi
Last recorded98,765 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ17 CYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake has long travel, It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 28 May 2026 98,765 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake has long travel, It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2025 86,173 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 6 Jun 2025 86,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Mar 2024 69,448 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 69,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2023 54,899 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 54,899 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 43,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 34,068 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 27,710 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020

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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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KJ17 CYS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ17 CYS, 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

How do I check the history of KJ17 CYS?

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What year was KJ17 CYS registered?

KJ17 CYS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 June 2017.

Is KJ17 CYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ17 CYS shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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