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LB17 VGL

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,136 mi
Last recorded73,136 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB17 VGL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 73,136 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s C+P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 73,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s and o/s slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s C+P (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on dash indicating pressure loss

Pass 20 Aug 2025 66,256 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2024 61,167 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2023 54,719 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 54,719 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 47,908 miles

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

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 13 Sep 2021 39,376 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,668 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 30,668 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 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 VGL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VGL, 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 VGL registered?

LB17 VGL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 13 June 2017.

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