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GJ66 XLK

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,505 mi
Last recorded126,505 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ66 XLK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 126,505 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 118,108 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 117,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 113,210 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 104,853 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 104,850 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 74,012 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2020 44,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 18,605 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 18,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (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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GJ66 XLK is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ66 XLK, 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 GJ66 XLK registered?

GJ66 XLK is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 January 2017.

Is GJ66 XLK safe to buy?

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