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FV66 GWJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,168 mi
Last recorded79,168 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 GWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 79,168 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 78,468 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shock bush debonded both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2024 70,790 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2024 70,786 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant level just below minimum.

Pass 31 Aug 2023 62,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 62,081 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 56,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly damaged on sidewall. Marked with yellow chalk (245/45/19) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,385 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 31,690 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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FV66 GWJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FV66 GWJ, 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 FV66 GWJ registered?

FV66 GWJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 25 January 2017.

Is FV66 GWJ safe to buy?

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