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BV17 ZXB

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,138 mi
Last recorded147,138 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV17 ZXB
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 147,138 miles

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

emissions too clean for reading

Fail 26 Aug 2025 147,138 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

emissions too clean for reading

Pass 31 Aug 2024 132,859 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 2mm . 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear park brake effort only just reached advise nsr brake is looked at

Fail 30 Aug 2024 132,849 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended small black buckle (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge 2mm . 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear park brake effort only just reached advise nsr brake is looked at

Pass 31 Aug 2023 115,475 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 115,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 94,446 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 94,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 78,851 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 78,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.6mm 2454519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.9mm 2454519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Long parking brake travel

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 64,321 miles
Pass 3 Apr 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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BV17 ZXB is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

BV17 ZXB is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 April 2017.

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