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LB17 VKJ

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,567 mi
Last recorded95,567 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 95,567 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 95,564 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

tpms light illuminated

Pass 30 Jun 2025 93,455 miles

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 93,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Strut top mount worn

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 90,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Mis shaped on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Mis shaped on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 29 Jun 2024 90,126 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Mis shaped on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Underside. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Mis shaped on inside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2023 74,442 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 52,339 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 45,726 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 33,178 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 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 VKJ 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 VKJ, 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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LB17 VKJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 June 2017.

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