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LF17 BDV

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,120 mi
Last recorded88,120 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 BDV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 88,120 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 88,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 80,368 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 70,822 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 61,147 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 61,147 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 51,041 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 42,482 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 BDV is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BDV, 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 BDV registered?

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

Is LF17 BDV safe to buy?

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