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LH17 AZL

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

73,275 mi
Last recorded73,275 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH17 AZL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,275 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 73,155 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 64,075 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has condensation in lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 64,074 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cut in tread cords visiable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light has condensation in lense (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 51,141 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING ( EDGES)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING TREAD PATTERN ( AROUND 3MM CENTER )

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS ( CONDENSATION )

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LIGHT LENS ( CRACKED )

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENS ( CONDENSATION )

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING EDGES

Fail 6 Mar 2024 51,123 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing WHEEL NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING ( EDGES)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING TREAD PATTERN ( AROUND 3MM CENTER )

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS ( CONDENSATION )

OFFSIDE REAR FOG LIGHT LENS ( CRACKED )

OFFSIDE REAR INDICATOR LENS ( CONDENSATION )

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED / CRACKING EDGES

Pass 13 Mar 2023 44,481 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ( TREAD PATTERN )

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS ( CONDENSATION )

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2023 44,452 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKING ( TREAD PATTERN )

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR INDICATOR LENS ( CONDENSATION )

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 36,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 25,490 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYREAROUND 3MM /PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER LAMP LENS CRACKED /CONDENSATION

Fail 9 Mar 2020 25,490 miles

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

NEARSIDE FRONT TYREAROUND 3MM /PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER EDGE PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER LAMP LENS CRACKED /CONDENSATION

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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LH17 AZL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LH17 AZL, 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 LH17 AZL registered?

LH17 AZL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2017.

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