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BL17 EFK

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,624 mi
Last recorded68,624 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL17 EFK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 68,624 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 7 Aug 2025 64,073 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 64,073 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake

Pass 16 Aug 2024 58,817 miles

Handbrake reserve travel high

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 52,970 miles

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

long handbrake lever travel and uneven application

Pass 17 Aug 2022 47,565 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 27 Aug 2021 41,697 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low [2mm] and perishing

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and perishing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 36,485 miles

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

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))

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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BL17 EFK 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 BL17 EFK, 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 BL17 EFK registered?

BL17 EFK is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 August 2017.

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