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A16 LJD

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,517 mi
Last recorded46,517 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LJD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 46,517 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 39,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 33,284 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 28,629 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 26,372 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 24,042 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 22,373 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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A16 LJD is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A16 LJD, 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 A16 LJD registered?

A16 LJD is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 April 2017.

Is A16 LJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 LJD shows 7 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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