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BG17 OUC

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,268 mi
Last recorded72,268 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 OUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 72,268 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 63,799 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,416 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2024 56,416 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 49,831 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 43,928 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2021 37,275 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 33,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 33,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 OUC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 OUC, 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 OUC registered?

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

Is BG17 OUC safe to buy?

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