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FV17 LBJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,324 mi
Last recorded68,324 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV17 LBJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 68,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 68,303 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 52,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (lip on discs) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 38,771 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 27,389 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 21,233 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 10,104 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 7,807 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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FV17 LBJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 FV17 LBJ, 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 FV17 LBJ registered?

FV17 LBJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is FV17 LBJ safe to buy?

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