CarVerify

Free Car Check

BK17 YAE

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

77,550 mi
Last recorded77,550 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Kia
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK17 YAE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 77,550 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 77,550 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 66,069 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,232 miles

Front both front tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads very low - 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have small cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 44,575 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 36,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 29,245 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,719 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
Full Kia Sportage reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BK17 YAE is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol 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 BK17 YAE, 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

How do I check the history of BK17 YAE?

You can check the full history of BK17 YAE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BK17 YAE registered?

BK17 YAE is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 March 2017.

Is BK17 YAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK17 YAE 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.

Does BK17 YAE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BK17 YAE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.