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GJ17 DTF

2017 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,240 mi
Last recorded73,240 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 DTF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 73,240 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Mar 2026 73,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2025 62,658 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 58,579 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 58,575 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front head light dim

Pass 28 Feb 2022 55,532 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 46,949 miles

Parking brake lever slight travel

Pass 2 Mar 2020 38,662 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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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GJ17 DTF is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 GJ17 DTF, 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 GJ17 DTF registered?

GJ17 DTF is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 March 2017.

Is GJ17 DTF safe to buy?

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