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LB17 KFN

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

76,594 mi
Last recorded76,594 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 KFN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 76,594 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 64,962 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 19 May 2025 64,962 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 16 May 2024 56,400 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 56,400 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 46,407 miles

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED / CONDENSATION

Fail 23 May 2023 46,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BADLY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BADLY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED / CONDENSATION

Pass 24 May 2022 36,781 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

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

NEARSIDE FRONT ROAD WHEEL BEAD RIM DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT OUTER SIDE WALL

Pass 20 May 2021 27,932 miles

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED ( TEMPOARARY REPAIR )

Fail 20 May 2021 27,932 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BADLY SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))

OFFSIDE REAR LAMP DAMAGED ( TEMPOARARY REPAIR )

Pass 26 May 2020 22,401 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 22,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 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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LB17 KFN is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 LB17 KFN, 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 KFN registered?

LB17 KFN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2017.

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