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AV17 GWK

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,715 mi
Last recorded100,715 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV17 GWK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 100,715 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 90,430 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 77,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit also bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in 2 places (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 66,727 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 66,724 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 57,668 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 57,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit outer edge + feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 45,730 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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AV17 GWK is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV17 GWK, 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 AV17 GWK registered?

AV17 GWK is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2017.

Is AV17 GWK safe to buy?

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