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LC17 DNF

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,030 mi
Last recorded93,030 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 DNF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 93,030 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 93,016 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2025 84,211 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Air freshener. (3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 84,115 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear pads to low. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454519. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454519. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Air freshener. (3.1 (a) (i))

Handbrake travel high.

Pass 6 Aug 2024 72,397 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,897 miles

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))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 50,652 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 36,925 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 36,925 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 28,078 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 25,251 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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LC17 DNF is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 LC17 DNF, 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 LC17 DNF registered?

LC17 DNF is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 May 2017.

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