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LB17 GHD

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,897 mi
Last recorded97,897 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 GHD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 97,897 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

handbrake travel

Pass 21 May 2025 84,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 84,056 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 24 May 2024 67,898 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 15 May 2023 52,486 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

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

handbrake travel

Pass 14 May 2022 34,839 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

covers + shields fitted

handbrake travel

Pass 12 May 2021 18,064 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 7,442 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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LB17 GHD is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 LB17 GHD, 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 LB17 GHD registered?

LB17 GHD is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 May 2017.

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