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LJ17 CWO

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

66,878 mi
Last recorded66,878 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ17 CWO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 66,878 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2025 59,656 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2025 59,652 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely brake is binding (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs are corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 51,768 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 39,984 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 39,984 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 33,651 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 28,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres badly cracked in tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 24,144 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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LJ17 CWO is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 LJ17 CWO, 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 LJ17 CWO registered?

LJ17 CWO is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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