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GC17 XEN

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

99,723 mi
Last recorded99,723 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC17 XEN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 99,723 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 85,788 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 75,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 63,874 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 50,981 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 44,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 35,502 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 35,502 miles

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lamp unit damaged (4.4.3 (a))

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 XEN is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GC17 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

GC17 XEN is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 August 2017.

Is GC17 XEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC17 XEN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GC17 XEN have outstanding finance?

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