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BW17 EXU

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,162 mi
Last recorded65,162 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 EXU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 65,162 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 65,163 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 59,174 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 59,173 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 50,902 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,859 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 32,459 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2022 32,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2021 23,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 18,558 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 18,558 miles

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

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 EXU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol 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 EXU, 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 EXU registered?

BW17 EXU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 July 2017.

Is BW17 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 EXU 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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