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LA17 VTC

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,319 mi
Last recorded65,319 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA17 VTC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 65,319 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2025 62,394 miles

Chip on swept area less 10mm

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2025 62,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Chip on swept area less 10mm

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 52,327 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 44,882 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 37,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 28,253 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 19,591 miles

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 VTC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 LA17 VTC, 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 VTC?

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What year was LA17 VTC registered?

LA17 VTC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 2017.

Is LA17 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA17 VTC 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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