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LR17 VNJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,810 mi
Last recorded51,810 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR17 VNJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 51,810 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 51,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 49,847 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 48,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2mm min is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 48,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 2mm min is 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 42,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 36,249 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,529 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 25,494 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 VNJ 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 LR17 VNJ, 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 LR17 VNJ?

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What year was LR17 VNJ registered?

LR17 VNJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is LR17 VNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR17 VNJ 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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