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BB54 KAY

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,580 mi
Last recorded85,580 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBB54 KAY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 23 Jun 2026 85,580 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 80,695 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 73,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 64,577 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2022 57,437 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both shockers (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 52,342 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 48,281 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 48,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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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BB54 KAY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BB54 KAY, 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 BB54 KAY registered?

BB54 KAY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 January 2017.

Is BB54 KAY safe to buy?

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