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FT17 LHZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,390 mi
Last recorded56,390 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT17 LHZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 56,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2025 56,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R19 Nexen (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 50,743 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 50,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 44,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit 24545r1998w (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to the metal wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,813 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tread ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 37,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45R1998w Advise wheel alignment (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Centre of tread ()

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 29,496 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 19,270 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SURFACE CORRISION

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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FT17 LHZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FT17 LHZ, 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 FT17 LHZ registered?

FT17 LHZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is FT17 LHZ safe to buy?

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