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BW17 ACU

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,929 mi
Last recorded105,929 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 ACU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 105,929 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 105,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle space saver fitted (5.2.3 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 77,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 54,662 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 54,651 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 35,030 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2022 35,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 31,264 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 31,264 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 29,639 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BW17 ACU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BW17 ACU, 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 BW17 ACU registered?

BW17 ACU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 June 2017.

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