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BD17 VAO

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,962 mi
Last recorded89,962 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD17 VAO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 89,962 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 79,402 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 79,401 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 76,190 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 62,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 62,369 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 51,545 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 30,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Jul 2020 9,421 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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BD17 VAO is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 VAO, 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

How do I check the history of BD17 VAO?

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What year was BD17 VAO registered?

BD17 VAO is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 August 2017.

Is BD17 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 VAO 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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