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LC17 YJL

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

59,447 mi
Last recorded59,447 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC17 YJL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 59,447 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 53,998 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 53,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 48,003 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 41,748 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,880 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 29,697 miles
Pass 29 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 YJL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc 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 YJL, 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

How do I check the history of LC17 YJL?

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What year was LC17 YJL registered?

LC17 YJL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 June 2017.

Is LC17 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC17 YJL 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.

Does LC17 YJL have outstanding finance?

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