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BN17 VMP

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,157 mi
Last recorded75,157 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 VMP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 75,157 miles

Nearside slight play in steering rack

brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 May 2025 69,232 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 66,729 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 66,590 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Apr 2023 63,684 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Apr 2022 56,020 miles

perishing in both rear outer tyre treads. wear on inner edges of both front tyres, n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm, o/s/f tyre on 2.3mm.

Pass 24 Apr 2021 47,367 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 47,367 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2020 38,131 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 38,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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BN17 VMP is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN17 VMP, 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 BN17 VMP registered?

BN17 VMP is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is BN17 VMP safe to buy?

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