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LF17 BFM

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,990 mi
Last recorded67,990 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 BFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 67,990 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 61,809 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 61,809 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2024 55,636 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 49,260 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 42,796 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

park brake little or no reserve travel

Pass 10 Feb 2021 32,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 27,793 miles

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 BFM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BFM, 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 BFM registered?

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

Is LF17 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF17 BFM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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