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GM17 HPU

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,946 mi
Last recorded94,946 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 HPU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 94,946 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 94,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 84,769 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 73,612 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush started to delaminate - but not insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 62,254 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 52,911 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 43,561 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 37,127 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2020

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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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GM17 HPU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GM17 HPU, 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 GM17 HPU registered?

GM17 HPU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 June 2017.

Is GM17 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM17 HPU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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