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LG17 VGA

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,026 mi
Last recorded65,026 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG17 VGA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 65,026 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 65,014 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides are the same (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2025 54,104 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

hand brake travel long

Pass 4 Apr 2024 48,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to legal limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting close to legal limit in places (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 44,725 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 37,810 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 32,405 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 29,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 VGA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black 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 VGA, 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 VGA registered?

LG17 VGA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2017.

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