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BV17 FWC

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,853 mi
Last recorded45,853 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 45,853 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Directional indicators not working. Both sides (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 40,131 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 40,131 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 34,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 28,773 miles

TPMS light on indicating low tyre pressures

Pass 23 Dec 2021 24,211 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 19,757 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 14,990 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 FWC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FWC, 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 FWC registered?

BV17 FWC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2017.

Is BV17 FWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV17 FWC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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