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BW17 LFA

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,060 mi
Last recorded144,060 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 144,060 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 140,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 132,519 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))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 127,787 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 121,904 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 121,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 117,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning in mirror casing (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RUNNING ON 3 MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 98,714 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 98,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 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 LFA is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

BW17 LFA is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 26 July 2017.

Is BW17 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW17 LFA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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