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EC04 LHO

2017 Kia Sportage

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,461 mi
Last recorded75,461 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEC04 LHO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 75,461 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 69,365 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 69,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 62,942 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 56,598 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 50,891 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 44,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 39,494 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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EC04 LHO is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Green with a 1,995cc 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 EC04 LHO, 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 EC04 LHO registered?

EC04 LHO is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2017.

Is EC04 LHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EC04 LHO 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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