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FGZ 1012

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

67,536 mi
Last recorded67,536 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFGZ 1012
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 67,536 miles

exhaust corroded

undertray/engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2025 55,535 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 46,206 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 36,709 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 36,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 21,706 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 12,107 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 11,215 miles

all tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 31 Jan 2020 10,360 miles

all tyres cracking between treads

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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FGZ 1012 is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FGZ 1012, 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 FGZ 1012?

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What year was FGZ 1012 registered?

FGZ 1012 is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 February 2017.

Is FGZ 1012 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FGZ 1012 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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