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GR08 MEK

2017 Kia Sportage

Grey Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,403 mi
Last recorded94,403 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR08 MEK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,403 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 90,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 81,906 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 66,050 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 46,937 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 46,937 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 31,339 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 18,901 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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GR08 MEK is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GR08 MEK, 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 GR08 MEK registered?

GR08 MEK is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2017.

Is GR08 MEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR08 MEK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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