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L3 YRX

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,115 mi
Last recorded104,115 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL3 YRX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 104,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454519 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 104,115 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454519 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 83,971 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2025 83,971 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements x2 (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 64,816 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 64,816 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454519 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2454519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 20 Jan 2023 46,941 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 30,043 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 28,688 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 28,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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L3 YRX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L3 YRX, 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 L3 YRX registered?

L3 YRX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 November 2017.

Is L3 YRX safe to buy?

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