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BT17 KVV

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

31,812 mi
Last recorded31,812 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 KVV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 31,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

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

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Fail 7 May 2026 31,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shocker casing corroded

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

Offside Rear shocker casing corroded

Pass 9 May 2025 30,457 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 30,455 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 May 2024 28,517 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 28,517 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 May 2023 25,651 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 11 May 2022 21,180 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 16,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 14,657 miles

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

Pass 1 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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BT17 KVV is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BT17 KVV, 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 BT17 KVV registered?

BT17 KVV is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 May 2017.

Is BT17 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT17 KVV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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