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BJ03 SEJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,204 mi
Last recorded74,204 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 SEJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 74,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 71,350 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 71,350 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2024 67,585 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 62,485 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 58,693 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 52,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,804 miles

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

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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BJ03 SEJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ03 SEJ, 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 BJ03 SEJ registered?

BJ03 SEJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 12 June 2017.

Is BJ03 SEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 SEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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