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GL12 GAL

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,833 mi
Last recorded65,833 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL12 GAL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 65,833 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 65,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 59,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 4 Mar 2024 52,544 miles

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

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 23 Mar 2023 46,325 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 37,282 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 37,282 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 31,116 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 26,413 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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GL12 GAL is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GL12 GAL, 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 GL12 GAL registered?

GL12 GAL is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 9 March 2017.

Is GL12 GAL safe to buy?

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