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LG17 BHX

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,850 mi
Last recorded56,850 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 BHX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 56,850 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2026 56,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2026 54,898 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 49,991 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 43,978 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT ( OUTER SIDEWALL )

Pass 24 Nov 2022 37,856 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLITS ( OUTER SIDE WALL )

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

OFFSIDE / NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS ( CONDENSATION )

Fail 24 Oct 2022 37,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 37,850 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLITS( OUTER SIDE WALL)

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS CRACKED

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LAMP LENS CRACKED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre INNER

T P M S LIGHT ON

Pass 19 Mar 2021 28,601 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 22,569 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 BHX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LG17 BHX, 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 LG17 BHX registered?

LG17 BHX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is LG17 BHX safe to buy?

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