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GJ17 SFK

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,928 mi
Last recorded93,928 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ17 SFK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 93,928 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 88,763 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 84,435 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 84,435 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 80,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 71,160 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,581 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on car (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 52,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 46,241 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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GJ17 SFK is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK registered?

GJ17 SFK is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2017.

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The MOT history for GJ17 SFK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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