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KU17 FJL

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,117 mi
Last recorded87,117 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 FJL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 87,117 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 87,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2025 80,332 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 80,292 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 80,281 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 80,270 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,240 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres very close to or on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,179 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres splitting perished and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 57,169 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres splitting perished and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 42,057 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 42,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick almost to metal with brake discs lipped and worn to minimum safe thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 27,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 18,869 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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KU17 FJL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KU17 FJL, 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 KU17 FJL registered?

KU17 FJL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 July 2017.

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