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GL17 EAF

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,314 mi
Last recorded91,314 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL17 EAF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 91,314 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2025 82,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 May 2025 82,279 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 74,440 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords appear to be on show (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 May 2024 74,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords no cords appear to be on show (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 65,556 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 55,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 40,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view has a stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 32,498 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))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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GL17 EAF is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red 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 GL17 EAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GL17 EAF registered?

GL17 EAF is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 May 2017.

Is GL17 EAF safe to buy?

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