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BV17 FUY

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,249 mi
Last recorded66,249 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 FUY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 66,249 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 66,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 58,651 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 11 Dec 2023 50,234 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 37,031 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 32,444 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 31 Jan 2022 32,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly distorted on inside edge. Also cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 5 Feb 2021 26,509 miles

Unable to check rear seat belts due to seats put down and stuff loaded on top of them

Pass 5 Mar 2020 21,122 miles

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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BV17 FUY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 BV17 FUY, 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 BV17 FUY registered?

BV17 FUY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 March 2017.

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