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EK17 LBA

2017 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,122 mi
Last recorded69,122 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK17 LBA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2026 69,122 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 65,260 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 60,249 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 56,310 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 48,626 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 41,831 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 34,867 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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EK17 LBA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol 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 EK17 LBA, 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 EK17 LBA registered?

EK17 LBA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 April 2017.

Is EK17 LBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK17 LBA 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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