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GD17 TWJ

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,528 mi
Last recorded44,528 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD17 TWJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 44,528 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 39,810 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 39,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6m tread in center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread in center (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,374 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2023 31,020 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 24,606 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 18,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 May 2021 18,478 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2020 14,036 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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GD17 TWJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 TWJ, 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 TWJ registered?

GD17 TWJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is GD17 TWJ safe to buy?

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