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LC17 GWE

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,816 mi
Last recorded54,816 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 GWE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 54,816 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 51,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In middle section of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legel limit, brake binding also found (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 51,005 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Excessive travel of parking lever (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge In middle section of tread pattern (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legel limit, brake binding also found (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 46,205 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 39,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 34,742 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 34,741 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2021 29,196 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 29,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (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 6 Jun 2020 24,478 miles

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 8 May 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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LC17 GWE 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 LC17 GWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LC17 GWE registered?

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

Is LC17 GWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC17 GWE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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