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LF17 AYX

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,186 mi
Last recorded162,186 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 AYX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 162,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and wearing on inner edges and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and wearing on inner edges and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake travel near limits of no reserve advise adjustment/repair

Fail 3 Jul 2025 162,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and wearing on inner edges and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3.mm and wearing on inner edges and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake travel near limits of no reserve advise adjustment/repair

Pass 21 Jun 2024 150,995 miles

Handbrake has little reverse travel.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, wearing uneven on inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 136,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 122,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 122,131 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 104,892 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2020 89,742 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 89,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 AYX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AYX, 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 AYX registered?

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

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