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LB17 RYJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,701 mi
Last recorded67,701 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 RYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 67,701 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 67,684 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 59,174 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 52,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 46,276 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,008 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 26,683 miles

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

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 RYJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RYJ, 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 RYJ registered?

LB17 RYJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is LB17 RYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB17 RYJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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