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BG17 JVM

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,005 mi
Last recorded100,005 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 JVM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 100,005 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 100,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 92,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 31 Jul 2025 92,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2024 83,522 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 75,780 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 64,402 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 64,402 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 52,671 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 46,452 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 JVM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 JVM, 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 JVM registered?

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

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