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L9 SHN

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

65,226 mi
Last recorded65,226 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL9 SHN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 65,226 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 59,526 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 85,712 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 72,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 51,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 62,056 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 43,726 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 43,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 52,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 35,465 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 45,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 28,806 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 39,819 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 29,971 miles

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

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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L9 SHN is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L9 SHN, 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 L9 SHN registered?

L9 SHN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 October 2017.

Is L9 SHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L9 SHN shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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