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J20 BTS

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BTS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 80,309 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 105,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 77,747 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 102,938 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 69,107 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 99,680 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 63,816 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 54,707 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 95,285 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 44,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 91,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 35,990 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 87,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2020

COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Pass 16 May 2019 82,585 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,780 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres slightly perished

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,011 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 61,929 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,289 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 53,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 53,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust clamp cracked but fully secure

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,269 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 32,269 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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J20 BTS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 J20 BTS, 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 J20 BTS registered?

J20 BTS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2017.

Is J20 BTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 BTS shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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