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DB16 BEY

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,123 mi
Last recorded64,123 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB16 BEY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 64,123 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 61,822 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 57,143 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 40,169 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 29,441 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 29,441 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted kerb damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 23,318 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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DB16 BEY is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DB16 BEY, 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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How do I check the history of DB16 BEY?

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What year was DB16 BEY registered?

DB16 BEY is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 October 2017.

Is DB16 BEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB16 BEY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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