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KU17 JYN

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,201 mi
Last recorded96,201 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 JYN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 96,201 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2026 96,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2025 86,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2024 79,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 72,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps have deteriorating beam patterns and light output

Fail 27 Feb 2023 72,668 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

both headlamps have deteriorating beam patterns and light output

Pass 18 Feb 2022 66,846 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 62,365 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 62,365 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 56,571 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 JYN 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 70%.

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 JYN, 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 JYN registered?

KU17 JYN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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