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897 JDE

2016 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,932 mi
Last recorded92,932 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Kia Sportage49,270 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration897 JDE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2025 92,932 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 88,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 84,876 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 80,201 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 72,159 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,545 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 50,366 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 35,955 miles

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

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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897 JDE is a 2016 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 49,270 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 897 JDE, 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 10 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 897 JDE registered?

897 JDE is a 2016 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is 897 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 897 JDE shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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