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GC17 HGZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,615 mi
Last recorded97,615 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 HGZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 97,615 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Fail 25 Jul 2026 97,607 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear

Pass 26 Jul 2025 96,156 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Aug 2024 93,010 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 81,298 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 74,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 63,396 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 51,752 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 51,749 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020

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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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GC17 HGZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GC17 HGZ, 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 GC17 HGZ registered?

GC17 HGZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is GC17 HGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 HGZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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