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S2 FJM

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

32,316 mi
Last recorded32,316 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS2 FJM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 32,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2026 131,894 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 29,879 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 123,153 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 27,367 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 111,235 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 25,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bush worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 100,368 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 100,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 22,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 89,567 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 75,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 20,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 18,894 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 64,549 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 47,455 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 28,182 miles

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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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S2 FJM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S2 FJM, 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 S2 FJM registered?

S2 FJM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2017.

Is S2 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S2 FJM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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