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L5 JAN

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,212 mi
Last recorded90,212 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 JAN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 90,212 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 90,210 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o\s and n\s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 81,614 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 49,757 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 35,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 28,111 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 28,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 22,169 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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L5 JAN is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L5 JAN, 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 L5 JAN registered?

L5 JAN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is L5 JAN safe to buy?

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