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B5 LRL

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,248 mi
Last recorded55,248 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 LRL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 55,248 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 55,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2024 52,462 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 49,106 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,024 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 40,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 34,202 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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B5 LRL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B5 LRL, 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 B5 LRL registered?

B5 LRL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 December 2017.

Is B5 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 LRL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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