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GU17 VUC

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,661 mi
Last recorded43,661 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU17 VUC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 43,661 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 37,913 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 34,108 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 28,790 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 28,790 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,501 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 20,107 miles

Front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Mar 2020 15,083 miles

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

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 VUC is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol 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 GU17 VUC, 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 VUC?

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What year was GU17 VUC registered?

GU17 VUC is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is GU17 VUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 VUC 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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