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GR15 GAZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,765 mi
Last recorded41,765 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR15 GAZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 41,765 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2025 41,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working LED (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 36,657 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 31,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 25,871 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 25,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 22,067 miles

handbrake traveller getting high.

Pass 4 Nov 2020 18,470 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

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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GR15 GAZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR15 GAZ, 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 GR15 GAZ registered?

GR15 GAZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 October 2017.

Is GR15 GAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR15 GAZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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