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LR12 LEA

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,833 mi
Last recorded134,833 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 LEA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 134,833 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 134,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2024 123,755 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2024 123,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 110,303 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 110,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 97,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip 2mm zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 86,370 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 77,387 miles
Pass 18 May 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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LR12 LEA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LR12 LEA, 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 LR12 LEA registered?

LR12 LEA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 May 2017.

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