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AX17 LFR

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,607 mi
Last recorded62,607 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX17 LFR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 62,607 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,946 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 57,100 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 54,252 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,089 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 42,638 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 35,222 miles

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 35,222 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Handbrake lever has slight travel

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

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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AX17 LFR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AX17 LFR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX17 LFR registered?

AX17 LFR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 July 2017.

Is AX17 LFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX17 LFR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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