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GM66 LYS

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,653 mi
Last recorded116,653 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM66 LYS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 116,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 116,653 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 116,563 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225/60r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 01/22 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 14/23 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jan 2025 116,003 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 99,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 73,634 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 73,619 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 65,165 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,997 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 37,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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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GM66 LYS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GM66 LYS, 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 GM66 LYS registered?

GM66 LYS is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 January 2017.

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