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LC17 ETU

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

73,210 mi
Last recorded73,210 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 ETU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 73,210 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 65,135 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. BOTH SIDES (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 57,145 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,772 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 38,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,483 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 33,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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 ETU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 LC17 ETU, 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 ETU registered?

LC17 ETU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 May 2017.

Is LC17 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC17 ETU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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