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BM17 PZA

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,536 mi
Last recorded98,536 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM17 PZA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 98,536 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 98,519 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 84,266 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 70,721 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,443 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 35,677 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,871 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 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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BM17 PZA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BM17 PZA, 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 BM17 PZA?

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What year was BM17 PZA registered?

BM17 PZA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 July 2017.

Is BM17 PZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM17 PZA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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