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LF17 ZYH

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,082 mi
Last recorded83,082 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF17 ZYH
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 83,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 75,287 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,118 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 59,648 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 53,432 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 53,432 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,062 miles

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

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))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 46,059 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 39,300 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 38,845 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

Nearside Rear 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 ZYH is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZYH, 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 ZYH registered?

LF17 ZYH is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is LF17 ZYH safe to buy?

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