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BW17 EXC

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

70,553 mi
Last recorded70,553 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 EXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 70,553 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped and Splinting (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 3mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 70,552 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment To High (1.1.15 (f))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped and Splinting (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to Limit 3mm 245/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 64,157 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 64,114 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 56,166 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 47,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19- just on limit plus has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on

Fail 9 Jan 2023 47,365 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/19- just on limit plus has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip / crack (3.2 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 11 Jan 2022 36,632 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 36,630 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 26,348 miles
Pass 6 Jul 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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BW17 EXC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc 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 EXC, 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 BW17 EXC registered?

BW17 EXC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is BW17 EXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 EXC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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