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GK17 GDJ

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,371 mi
Last recorded61,371 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK17 GDJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 61,371 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 61,371 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 48,790 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 48,790 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 41,439 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test OBJECTS ()

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre CENTER ()

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin AROUND 90% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 35,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 15 Feb 2023 35,902 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

T P M S LIGHT ON

Pass 9 Mar 2022 31,954 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 27,646 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 24,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge around 3mm (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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GK17 GDJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK17 GDJ, 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 GK17 GDJ registered?

GK17 GDJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 4 March 2017.

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