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GH17 EXD

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,409 mi
Last recorded71,409 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGH17 EXD
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 71,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

park brake has little reserved travel advise adjustment

Fail 14 Oct 2025 71,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to balding on inner and outer edge recommend change asap and alignment (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

park brake has little reserved travel advise adjustment

Pass 5 Nov 2024 61,566 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets blocked but providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Fail 5 Nov 2024 61,566 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets blocked but providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 48,880 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 48,880 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 38,197 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 36,120 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 30,470 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 26,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 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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GH17 EXD is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GH17 EXD, 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 GH17 EXD registered?

GH17 EXD is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 May 2017.

Is GH17 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GH17 EXD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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