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L19 STC

2017 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

47,960 mi
Last recorded47,960 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 STC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 47,960 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 93,907 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 43,948 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 87,579 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 40,072 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 81,668 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 35,891 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 35,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 76,938 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise both front tyres slightly wearing inner & outer edges of tyres (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Oct 2021 31,865 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 71,629 miles

undertrays. sill covers & trims with in prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Fail 5 Oct 2021 71,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undertrays. sill covers & trims with in prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2020 28,523 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS ARE AT THERE LOWEST ACCEPITABLE LEVEL

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING THIN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2.79MM 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AT 2,62MM 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (e))

PLASTIC FLOOR SILL AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 29 Sep 2020 63,385 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Oct 2019 56,067 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Fail 8 Oct 2019 56,066 miles

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

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

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 4 Oct 2018 39,792 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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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L19 STC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L19 STC, 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 L19 STC registered?

L19 STC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 October 2017.

Is L19 STC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L19 STC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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