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LA17 VSF

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,640 mi
Last recorded101,640 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 VSF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 101,640 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 97,339 miles

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

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 81,822 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Sep 2022 57,880 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Fail 2 Sep 2022 57,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine cover and under trays fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2021 38,693 miles

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

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 8 Sep 2020 34,753 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 34,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 95% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 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 VSF is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSF, 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 VSF registered?

LA17 VSF is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2017.

Is LA17 VSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA17 VSF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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