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L8 LJC

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,100 mi
Last recorded60,100 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL8 LJC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 60,100 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 53,110 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 8 Dec 2023 46,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSF tyre worn on inner edge and down to 3mm across center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face of the disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively OSR brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 37,673 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 30,280 miles

Rear Diff has a small oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2021 30,280 miles

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

Rear Diff has a small oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2020 26,087 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020

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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 LJC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 L8 LJC, 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 LJC registered?

L8 LJC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 June 2017.

Is L8 LJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L8 LJC 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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