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EP17 BCU

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,267 mi
Last recorded45,267 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP17 BCU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2025 45,267 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 37,999 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 30,465 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 24,027 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 17,872 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and OSR cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 12,068 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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EP17 BCU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EP17 BCU, 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

How do I check the history of EP17 BCU?

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What year was EP17 BCU registered?

EP17 BCU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 August 2017.

Is EP17 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP17 BCU shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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