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LG17 BHJ

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,026 mi
Last recorded46,026 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

RegistrationLG17 BHJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 46,026 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 39,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 33,400 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 27,964 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 23,465 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 17,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2021 17,662 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both smearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Less than 2mm and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Feb 2020 13,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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LG17 BHJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White 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 LG17 BHJ, 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 LG17 BHJ registered?

LG17 BHJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is LG17 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG17 BHJ 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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