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GU17 KZZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,435 mi
Last recorded83,435 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 KZZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 83,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 77,164 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 68,143 miles

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

Handbrake has Travel

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge

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

TPMS Light illuminated

Fail 9 Sep 2024 68,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Handbrake has Travel

Nearside Front Worn on inner edge

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

TPMS Light illuminated

Pass 27 Jun 2023 54,223 miles

front wiper blades poor

offside front top mount bearing tight on rotation

Fail 21 Jun 2023 54,108 miles

Offside Side repeater not working LED unit in wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

front wiper blades poor

offside front top mount bearing tight on rotation

Pass 1 Jun 2022 39,126 miles

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))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 39,126 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 25,640 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 25,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 13,196 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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GU17 KZZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black 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 GU17 KZZ, 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 GU17 KZZ registered?

GU17 KZZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 10 March 2017.

Is GU17 KZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 KZZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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