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GN17 PVW

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,825 mi
Last recorded120,825 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN17 PVW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 120,825 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 120,825 miles

Front Speed limiter plate illegible Reflective material blackened and could be misread by an ANPR camera (7.10 (e))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Delaminating and dirty reflective material could be misread by an ANPR camera (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2026 120,503 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 103,471 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor hydro blades (3.4 (b) (i))

damage down nearside and front bumper

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 10 Apr 2025 103,449 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed /tyre has a cut in the tread exposing cords 215/70/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in the tread leaking 215/70/16 ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front wipers poor hydro blades (3.4 (b) (i))

damage down nearside and front bumper

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,883 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 57,812 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 41,907 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 41,907 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 25,946 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 19,779 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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GN17 PVW is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GN17 PVW, 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 GN17 PVW registered?

GN17 PVW is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 March 2017.

Is GN17 PVW safe to buy?

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