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A14 BOB

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,487 mi
Last recorded114,487 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 BOB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 114,487 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 93,281 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine oil on minimum level.

Fail 10 Oct 2024 93,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached n,s,r trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o,s,r trailing arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil on minimum level.

handbrake performance only just meets requirements.

Pass 20 Oct 2023 75,007 miles

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 27 Oct 2022 54,323 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 32,786 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 15,474 miles

both rear tyres low tread

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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A14 BOB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 A14 BOB, 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 A14 BOB registered?

A14 BOB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2017.

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