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BV17 PVP

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,531 mi
Last recorded117,531 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 PVP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,531 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 117,001 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 106,587 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

Pass 6 Jul 2023 91,426 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 74,877 miles

n/s parking brake effort low - repair/adjustment advised

Fail 30 Jun 2022 74,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s parking brake effort low - repair/adjustment advised

Pass 26 Jun 2021 62,518 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 47,550 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 PVP is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black 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 PVP, 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 BV17 PVP registered?

BV17 PVP is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2017.

Is BV17 PVP safe to buy?

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