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LE17 FVM

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,275 mi
Last recorded78,275 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE17 FVM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 78,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (n/s/f,o/s/f) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 75,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 75,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH TYRE FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 71,009 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 71,007 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 67,481 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 59,379 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,166 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 56,145 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 40,058 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 40,058 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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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LE17 FVM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LE17 FVM, 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 LE17 FVM?

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What year was LE17 FVM registered?

LE17 FVM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is LE17 FVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE17 FVM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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