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LM17 SVV

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,187 mi
Last recorded74,187 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM17 SVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 74,187 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,072 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 58,368 miles

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

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

Pass 18 Nov 2022 43,156 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 43,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 31,542 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very poor condition

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 31,542 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre very poor condition

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,172 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both torn (3.4 (b) (i))

offside front tyre tread depth 3mm

some insecurity both door mirrors

Pass 16 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 SVV is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 LM17 SVV, 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 LM17 SVV registered?

LM17 SVV is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2017.

Is LM17 SVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM17 SVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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