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GKM 201

2023 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,666 mi
Last recorded20,666 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKM 201
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 20,666 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 68,949 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 64,324 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 59,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 54,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 54,162 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 50,859 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Dec 2020 45,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 41,771 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 35,529 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 28,422 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2

Pass 4 Jan 2017 22,209 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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GKM 201 is a 2023 Kia Sportage in Black. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GKM 201, 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 3 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GKM 201 registered?

GKM 201 is a 2023 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2023.

Is GKM 201 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKM 201 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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