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401 BAB

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,419 mi
Last recorded26,419 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration401 BAB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2025 26,419 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 25,439 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 22,534 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 18,657 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 15,323 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 12,317 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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401 BAB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 401 BAB, 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 401 BAB registered?

401 BAB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 November 2017.

Is 401 BAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 401 BAB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 401 BAB have outstanding finance?

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