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BG17 DVY

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,121 mi
Last recorded72,121 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 DVY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 72,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front head light slightly reduced light output.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (both sides) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 68,026 miles

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

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

Offside Rear parking brake lagging when applied

hand bake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Aug 2025 68,026 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear parking brake lagging when applied

hand bake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Aug 2024 62,591 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,833 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,258 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 43,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 43,539 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 32,022 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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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BG17 DVY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 BG17 DVY, 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 BG17 DVY registered?

BG17 DVY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is BG17 DVY safe to buy?

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