CarVerify

Free Car Check

BL17 OMB

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

143,229 mi
Last recorded143,229 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 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

RegistrationBL17 OMB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
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

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 143,229 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2026 131,513 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 124,641 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 124,439 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit co level too high! (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Pass 24 Sep 2024 105,917 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 93,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 62,468 miles

n/s/f tyre very close to limit

o/s/f tyre getting close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,148 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 30,152 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 25,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip central section of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

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

BL17 OMB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OMB, 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 BL17 OMB?

You can check the full history of BL17 OMB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BL17 OMB registered?

BL17 OMB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 May 2017.

Is BL17 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL17 OMB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BL17 OMB 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 BL17 OMB. 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.