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B4 RKN

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

46,490 mi
Last recorded46,490 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 RKN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 46,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 64,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 41,428 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 60,710 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 35,602 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 35,602 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 55,035 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer braking surface rippled, inner surface slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 29,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 22,931 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 47,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 17,949 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 37,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 13,701 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 34,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 32,886 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 have surface corrosion on discs front have heavy corrosion on outer lip (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 32,886 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 have surface corrosion on discs front have heavy corrosion on outer lip (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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B4 RKN is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B4 RKN, 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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B4 RKN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 April 2017.

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