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BR16 GYS

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,932 mi
Last recorded74,932 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR16 GYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 74,932 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 66,765 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 57,831 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from mirror ()

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 49,317 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 49,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 44,478 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 44,024 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight mist of oil on rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 40,881 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both reduced by approx 25-30% recommend attention (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 2 to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 37,379 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 36,756 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 36,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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BR16 GYS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BR16 GYS, 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 BR16 GYS registered?

BR16 GYS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2017.

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