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LG17 DFN

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,762 mi
Last recorded84,762 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 DFN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 84,762 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside slight lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 76,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Nearside slight lag (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 68,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, also slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing, also slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 62,282 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2023 62,282 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever travel long

Pass 4 Mar 2022 54,240 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever travel long

Fail 4 Mar 2022 54,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever travel long

Pass 26 Feb 2021 44,688 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have various cuts and wear starting to occur at inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever travel long

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both have various cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 37,529 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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LG17 DFN is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DFN, 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 DFN registered?

LG17 DFN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2017.

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