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GM13 JMM

2017 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,044 mi
Last recorded84,044 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM13 JMM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 84,044 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 84,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 74,484 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2025 74,474 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2024 62,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 44,330 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 27,907 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 27,894 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 21,551 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 22,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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GM13 JMM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,685cc 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 GM13 JMM, 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 GM13 JMM registered?

GM13 JMM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 September 2017.

Is GM13 JMM safe to buy?

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