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LF17 XHB

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

42,266 mi
Last recorded42,266 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 XHB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 42,266 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats x3 ()

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 42,265 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (225/60/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats x3 ()

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 36,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit(2mm)/225/60/17 99H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/60/17 99H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 32,510 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 27,003 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 20,991 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 12,867 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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 XHB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 XHB, 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 XHB registered?

LF17 XHB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is LF17 XHB safe to buy?

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