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LC17 LKE

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,228 mi
Last recorded73,228 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 LKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 73,228 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 66,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 59,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 50,049 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 50,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 39,920 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Sep 2021 29,574 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 23,206 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 23,191 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 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 LKE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LKE, 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 LKE registered?

LC17 LKE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 May 2017.

Is LC17 LKE safe to buy?

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