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BM55 SAZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,110 mi
Last recorded24,110 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM55 SAZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 24,110 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 22,767 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 22,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 21,418 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 20,004 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 18,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 17,791 miles

all four tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Nov 2019 16,392 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
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BM55 SAZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black 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 BM55 SAZ, 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 BM55 SAZ registered?

BM55 SAZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is BM55 SAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM55 SAZ 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.

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