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DR03 LCW

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,182 mi
Last recorded61,182 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR03 LCW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 21 Mar 2026 61,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm in the central treads 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms bushes are worn splitting with some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 55,148 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 46,896 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 36,355 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 30,075 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 25,223 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 23,094 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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DR03 LCW is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 DR03 LCW, 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 DR03 LCW registered?

DR03 LCW is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2017.

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