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BT17 LPX

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,911 mi
Last recorded131,911 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 131,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 126,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 126,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Undertray likely to become detached exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 111,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 91,325 miles

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Little reserve travel left on parking brake.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2mm 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-3mm with irregular wear to inner shoulder (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 91,325 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both 26 and 16 inch (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine bay and under body covers fitted as standard obscuring various testable components

Little reserve travel left on parking brake.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2mm 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-3mm with irregular wear to inner shoulder (stepping) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,129 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 31,873 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 23,247 miles

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

Pass 31 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 LPX is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LPX, 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 LPX registered?

BT17 LPX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 June 2017.

Is BT17 LPX safe to buy?

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