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BN17 XMU

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,651 mi
Last recorded67,651 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 XMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 67,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 May 2025 67,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 49,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 45,118 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 38,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing around tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 34,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 32,613 miles

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

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 XMU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BN17 XMU, 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 XMU registered?

BN17 XMU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is BN17 XMU safe to buy?

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