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LF17 MGE

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,935 mi
Last recorded82,935 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 MGE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 82,935 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEARING

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2025 75,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All ,,Rear seat belts ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 75,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All ,,Rear seat belts ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 66,606 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 66,606 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 58,555 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2023 58,554 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Fronts on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 46,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Nail in tyre both ()

Pass 4 May 2021 36,963 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 36,963 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 May 2020 31,396 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 MGE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MGE, 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 MGE registered?

LF17 MGE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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