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L26 MCP

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,601 mi
Last recorded67,601 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 MCP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 67,601 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2024 67,601 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 56,303 miles

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

Handbrake travel

Pass 23 Dec 2022 48,948 miles

Handbrake travel

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 29 Dec 2021 40,459 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 28,881 miles

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

Low parking brake reading at N/S/R wheel

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

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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L26 MCP is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L26 MCP, 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 L26 MCP registered?

L26 MCP is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 December 2017.

Is L26 MCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L26 MCP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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