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LC17 LJU

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,318 mi
Last recorded64,318 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 LJU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 May 2026 64,318 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked around previous puncture repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam deflector fitted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & slight cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across axle (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 60,841 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2024 56,958 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 47,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 40,135 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 31,661 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing between tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre perishing between tread.

Pass 19 Apr 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 LJU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LJU, 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 LJU registered?

LC17 LJU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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