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LF17 AYB

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,014 mi
Last recorded68,014 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 AYB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 68,014 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 61,735 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 55,052 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 48,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Mar 2023 48,509 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 41,733 miles

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

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

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED ( OUTER EDGE )

Pass 25 Mar 2021 35,175 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 31,519 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 31,519 miles

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

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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LF17 AYB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LF17 AYB, 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 LF17 AYB registered?

LF17 AYB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 March 2017.

Is LF17 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF17 AYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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