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L12 YLS

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,997 mi
Last recorded83,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL12 YLS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 83,997 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 78,119 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 73,101 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 67,003 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2022 59,041 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 54,501 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 45,573 miles

Front Wipers smearing slightly

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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L12 YLS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L12 YLS, 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 L12 YLS registered?

L12 YLS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 June 2017.

Is L12 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L12 YLS shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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