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BN17 XMA

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,986 mi
Last recorded81,986 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 XMA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,986 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 24 Oct 2024 74,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear both trailing arm bushes split

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 23 Feb 2024 67,702 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Fail 23 Feb 2024 67,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 1 Feb 2023 58,145 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 58,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 47,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE BAY AND UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Fail 4 Feb 2022 47,556 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE BAY AND UNDERBODY COVERS FITTED

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 40,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 29,185 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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BN17 XMA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel 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 XMA, 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

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What year was BN17 XMA registered?

BN17 XMA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

Is BN17 XMA safe to buy?

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