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L999 JSR

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,410 mi
Last recorded91,410 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL999 JSR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,410 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2026 91,328 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 81,010 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,622 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 67,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 53,595 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,937 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 40,937 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 30,370 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 20,139 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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L999 JSR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,700cc 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 L999 JSR, 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 L999 JSR registered?

L999 JSR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 January 2017.

Is L999 JSR safe to buy?

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