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BG17 VMK

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,483 mi
Last recorded82,483 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG17 VMK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 82,483 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear washers not working

Fail 14 Jul 2026 82,455 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper spilt (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear tyre edges heavily perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front disc slight scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear washers not working

Pass 30 May 2025 77,363 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, has cracks and slightly out shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, has cracks and slightly out shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2025 77,343 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, has cracks and slightly out shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges, has cracks and slightly out shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 75,495 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 16 Nov 2023 69,549 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 69,258 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 54,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 43,110 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 35,463 miles
Pass 16 Apr 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 VMK is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 VMK, 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 VMK registered?

BG17 VMK is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 April 2017.

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