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GD17 FWT

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,937 mi
Last recorded84,937 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD17 FWT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 84,937 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 84,935 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 76,445 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,628 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 70,628 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 64,360 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 59,339 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 59,339 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 52,612 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 46,024 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 46,021 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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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GD17 FWT is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GD17 FWT, 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 GD17 FWT registered?

GD17 FWT is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 June 2017.

Is GD17 FWT safe to buy?

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