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LA17 VPU

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,190 mi
Last recorded34,190 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 VPU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 34,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking within the tread 225 60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking within the tread 225 60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 34,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking within the tread 225 60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking within the tread 225 60 R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 30,325 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 25,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Beginning to cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 21,239 miles

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))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 17,664 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 15,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 14,759 miles
Pass 15 Jul 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 VPU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA17 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LA17 VPU?

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What year was LA17 VPU registered?

LA17 VPU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 July 2017.

Is LA17 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA17 VPU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LA17 VPU have outstanding finance?

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