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GR57 SAM

2017 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,426 mi
Last recorded65,426 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR57 SAM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 65,426 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 58,646 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 47,266 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 36,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 29,916 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 29,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 29,888 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2020 25,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Dec 2020 25,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Dec 2020 25,226 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 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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GR57 SAM is a 2017 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GR57 SAM, 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 GR57 SAM registered?

GR57 SAM is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 July 2017.

Is GR57 SAM safe to buy?

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