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BJ09 LEW

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,075 mi
Last recorded73,075 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 LEW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Dec 2025 73,075 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 59,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 50,883 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 50,611 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 46,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 38,971 miles

front wiper blades have split

Pass 7 Jun 2021 28,291 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 Jun 2020 18,724 miles

all tyres cracking and perishing

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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BJ09 LEW is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BJ09 LEW, 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 BJ09 LEW registered?

BJ09 LEW is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 March 2017.

Is BJ09 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ09 LEW shows 8 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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