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BD17 VAV

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2024
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,268 mi
Last recorded104,268 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 104,268 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 91,535 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 74,982 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 74,979 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 54,736 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 VAV is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

BD17 VAV is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 August 2017.

Is BD17 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD17 VAV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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