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GU17 TXC

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,398 mi
Last recorded68,398 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 TXC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 68,398 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 68,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 11 Sep 2024 51,162 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 37,254 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 34,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 27,278 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 19,291 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 19,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 15,530 miles

Front tyres getting low

Pass 10 May 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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GU17 TXC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TXC, 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

How do I check the history of GU17 TXC?

You can check the full history of GU17 TXC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GU17 TXC registered?

GU17 TXC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 May 2017.

Is GU17 TXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 TXC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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