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BJ17 XMC

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 XMC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,098 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 68,685 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 61,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 53,496 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 42,186 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 42,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2020 34,216 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 31,212 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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BJ17 XMC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze 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 BJ17 XMC, 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 BJ17 XMC registered?

BJ17 XMC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 March 2017.

Is BJ17 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ17 XMC 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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