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L17 LYE

2020 Kia Sportage

White Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,580 mi
Last recorded44,580 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 LYE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 44,580 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 51,491 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 34,020 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2024 41,845 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 20,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 32,565 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 11,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2023 11,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 23,544 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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L17 LYE is a 2020 Kia Sportage in White. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2020 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 29,358 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 L17 LYE, 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 6 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L17 LYE registered?

L17 LYE is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2020.

Is L17 LYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 LYE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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