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LF17 AYS

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,817 mi
Last recorded98,817 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 AYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,817 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 98,722 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction parking permit/ things hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 83,994 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 67,798 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 60,879 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 60,879 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 48,301 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,808 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 44,808 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,039 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (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 AYS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AYS, 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.

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What year was LF17 AYS registered?

LF17 AYS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 March 2017.

Is LF17 AYS safe to buy?

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