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LR17 SDO

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,995 mi
Last recorded97,995 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR17 SDO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 97,995 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 93,045 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 85,000 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 85,000 miles

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

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 28 Mar 2023 77,617 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s 3.1 mm & o/s 3.3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed very slight bubbling (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,178 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 51,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm recommend renewal asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recommend renewal asap (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 51,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm recommend renewal asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm recommend renewal asap (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2020 42,717 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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LR17 SDO is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 LR17 SDO, 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 LR17 SDO registered?

LR17 SDO is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is LR17 SDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR17 SDO 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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