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BG17 VLU

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,180 mi
Last recorded73,180 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 73,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 59,157 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 47,246 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 36,804 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 27,644 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 23,139 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 18,542 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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BG17 VLU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLU, 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

How do I check the history of BG17 VLU?

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What year was BG17 VLU registered?

BG17 VLU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 March 2017.

Is BG17 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG17 VLU shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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