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BC09 RJC

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,971 mi
Last recorded65,971 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC09 RJC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 65,971 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Moisture in both front headlamps, not affecting pattern.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

TPMS light on

coolant level low

Pass 11 Feb 2025 60,758 miles

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

front link rods have slight play

Pass 14 Feb 2024 50,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear pads over half worn

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inside face and signs of heating up (o/s/r) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 45,003 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 43,864 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 33,131 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 33,131 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 24,753 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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BC09 RJC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BC09 RJC, 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 BC09 RJC registered?

BC09 RJC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 February 2017.

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