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FA17 LVG

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,418 mi
Last recorded134,418 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 LVG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 134,418 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 134,414 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

TPMS lamp on

Pass 14 Aug 2025 128,947 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 125,947 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 118,531 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 105,484 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 91,577 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 75,798 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 63,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to the limit will need replacing soon 245/45/19 (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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FA17 LVG is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FA17 LVG, 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 FA17 LVG registered?

FA17 LVG is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is FA17 LVG safe to buy?

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