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BW17 HYV

2017 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

69,913 mi
Last recorded69,913 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW17 HYV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 69,913 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 69,913 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear exhaust box union slight leak

Pass 22 Aug 2025 57,783 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 37,656 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 24,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 20,492 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 15,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Aug 2020 10,233 miles

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 HYV is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HYV, 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 HYV registered?

BW17 HYV is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 August 2017.

Is BW17 HYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 HYV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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