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LF17 MFO

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,945 mi
Last recorded63,945 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 MFO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 63,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 57,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 50,772 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 45,164 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever high (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 45,164 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 sides ()

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Parking brake lever high (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 38,130 miles

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

undertray fitted to the vehicle preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 25 Mar 2021 30,756 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,283 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 MFO is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol 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 MFO, 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 MFO registered?

LF17 MFO is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2017.

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