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LM17 SVT

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,814 mi
Last recorded139,814 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM17 SVT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 139,814 miles

Both rear trailing arm bushes slightly worn

Pass 5 Sep 2025 124,878 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 107,159 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges and perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2024 107,156 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges and perishing

Pass 24 Aug 2023 88,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,338 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear pads over half worn

hand brake high

Pass 12 Aug 2021 56,901 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 43,845 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020

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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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LM17 SVT is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LM17 SVT, 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

How do I check the history of LM17 SVT?

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What year was LM17 SVT registered?

LM17 SVT is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 April 2017.

Is LM17 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM17 SVT shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM17 SVT have outstanding finance?

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