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L6 LJW

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,960 mi
Last recorded34,960 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 LJW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 34,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 31,694 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 28,438 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2024 28,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 24,425 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 19,736 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 14,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm tread depth. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 10,781 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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L6 LJW is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 L6 LJW, 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 L6 LJW registered?

L6 LJW is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 September 2017.

Is L6 LJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L6 LJW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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