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BJ17 YDB

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,395 mi
Last recorded102,395 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ17 YDB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 102,395 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2025 102,394 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 99,495 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 99,298 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 95,884 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2023 95,806 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 82,726 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 71,110 miles
Pass 23 May 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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BJ17 YDB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BJ17 YDB, 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 BJ17 YDB registered?

BJ17 YDB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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