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B3 VWB

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,766 mi
Last recorded63,766 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 VWB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 63,766 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 53,059 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 53,059 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 40,060 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 30,868 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 27,904 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 22,595 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 18,719 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 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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B3 VWB 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 88.9%.

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 B3 VWB, 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 B3 VWB registered?

B3 VWB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is B3 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 VWB shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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