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LK17 XJL

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,997 mi
Last recorded67,997 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK17 XJL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 67,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 61,568 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 56,510 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 51,949 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 51,946 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened brake pad touching metal (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 45,312 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,401 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jul 2020 32,875 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 32,087 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2020 32,087 miles

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

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

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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LK17 XJL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK17 XJL, 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 LK17 XJL registered?

LK17 XJL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is LK17 XJL safe to buy?

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