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BG17 LXS

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,783 mi
Last recorded86,783 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 86,783 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 86,774 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 79,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 67,300 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 54,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 42,287 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 28,379 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 22,400 miles

chassis plate n/s door pillar some letter missing chassis number still visible windscreen

parking permits effecting drivers view

Fail 17 Mar 2020 22,400 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

chassis plate n/s door pillar some letter missing chassis number still visible windscreen

parking permits effecting drivers view

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 LXS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White 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 BG17 LXS, 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

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What year was BG17 LXS registered?

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

Is BG17 LXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 LXS 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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