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BN17 YMJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,575 mi
Last recorded67,575 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN17 YMJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 67,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner & outer edge of tyre 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing inner & outer edge of tyre 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 60,299 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 51,593 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 42,672 miles

undertrays & trims fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2022 35,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/ cracking & cut in tyre no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing/ cracking cut in tyre no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays, sill covers & trims within prescribed area not allowing ful inspection

Pass 25 Feb 2021 27,676 miles

undertrays & trims within prescribed area not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2020 21,774 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear advise both rear tyres worn centre of tyre and outer edge of tyre

advise undertrays, arch covers, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

Fail 14 Feb 2020 21,774 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Rear advise both rear tyres worn centre of tyre and outer edge of tyre

advise undertrays, arch covers, plastic trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components within prescribed area

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 YMJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel 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 BN17 YMJ, 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 YMJ registered?

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

Is BN17 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN17 YMJ 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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