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LA17 EBX

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,805 mi
Last recorded71,805 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 EBX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 71,805 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 23 Feb 2026 71,805 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 64,509 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 61,143 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 54,954 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 54,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 47,902 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 44,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

can not pick up emissions

Pass 4 Jan 2021 37,078 miles

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

would not pick up emiisions

Pass 27 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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LA17 EBX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LA17 EBX, 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 LA17 EBX registered?

LA17 EBX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 July 2017.

Is LA17 EBX safe to buy?

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