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BD17 BFO

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,080 mi
Last recorded93,080 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 BFO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 93,080 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 93,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2024 80,025 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 80,025 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 67,562 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 54,653 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 39,120 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 24,301 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 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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BD17 BFO is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BD17 BFO, 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 BD17 BFO registered?

BD17 BFO is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2017.

Is BD17 BFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 BFO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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