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FM17 BTZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,471 mi
Last recorded50,471 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM17 BTZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 50,471 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 45,099 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 40,329 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2024 40,239 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin appears low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2023 35,248 miles

Engine cover & under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 5 Aug 2022 23,646 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 13,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 12,180 miles

All tyres cracking between tread

Under trays fitted

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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FM17 BTZ 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 FM17 BTZ, 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 FM17 BTZ registered?

FM17 BTZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 August 2017.

Is FM17 BTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM17 BTZ 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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