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GJ17 DTZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

90,962 mi
Last recorded90,962 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 DTZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 90,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin only just above 1.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 79,696 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 67,629 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Delaminated partially (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 57,385 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 48,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 39,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 29,517 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 29,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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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GJ17 DTZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Grey 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 GJ17 DTZ, 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 DTZ registered?

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

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