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LC17 HWB

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,888 mi
Last recorded134,888 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 HWB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 134,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2026 134,888 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking brake (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2025 119,372 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipes under covers

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 119,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake hose banjo bolt leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front to rear brake pipes under covers

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 6 Aug 2024 102,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play vertical link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield missing

underside and sills have covers

Fail 1 Aug 2024 102,245 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play vertical link ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear silencer heat shield missing

underside and sills have covers

Pass 1 Aug 2023 86,919 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear silencer heat shield missing

handbrake lever approaching max travel

Pass 29 Jul 2022 69,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 63,812 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,186 miles

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

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))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 55,178 miles

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

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

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 22 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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LC17 HWB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB registered?

LC17 HWB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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