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L8 FST

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

129,899 mi
Last recorded129,899 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 FST
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 129,899 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2026 47,726 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 47,682 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 124,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 42,090 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 119,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 35,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 114,294 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 28,637 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Feb 2022 108,793 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 23,489 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Mar 2021 103,210 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 18,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,240 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 93,441 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 93,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 81,919 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 70,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 57,344 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2015 41,585 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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L8 FST is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L8 FST, 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 L8 FST registered?

L8 FST is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 September 2017.

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