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BP17 GXR

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,666 mi
Last recorded122,666 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP17 GXR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 122,666 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive all around gearbox and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 107,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 91,651 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 91,649 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 20 May 2024 91,621 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (STRONG BRAKE CHECK) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 77,777 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front s and rear n/s inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 62,429 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2021 45,131 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))

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

Pass 23 May 2020

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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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BP17 GXR is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BP17 GXR, 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 BP17 GXR registered?

BP17 GXR is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2017.

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