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L88 LTD

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

33,105 mi
Last recorded33,105 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 LTD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 33,105 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2026 33,105 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 31,147 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 31,147 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 29,142 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 27,198 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 25,403 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 24,185 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 22,004 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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L88 LTD is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc 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 L88 LTD, 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 L88 LTD registered?

L88 LTD is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 February 2017.

Is L88 LTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 LTD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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