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BW17 EYM

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,966 mi
Last recorded71,966 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 EYM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,966 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 71,966 miles

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 64,973 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 64,973 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,119 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 50,032 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 50,032 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 41,861 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING ( TREAD PATTERN )

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 41,861 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING ( TREAD PATTERN )

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 32,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 24,758 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES AROUND 3MM ( CENTRE)

FRONT BRAKE PADS AROUND 70% WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SPLIT OUTER SIDE WALL

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

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 EYM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 EYM, 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 EYM registered?

BW17 EYM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 August 2017.

Is BW17 EYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 EYM 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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