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BM17 PHZ

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

29,290 mi
Last recorded29,290 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 PHZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 29,290 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2020 29,290 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BM17 PHZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BM17 PHZ, 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 BM17 PHZ registered?

BM17 PHZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is BM17 PHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 PHZ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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