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GU17 XAJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,851 mi
Last recorded55,851 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 55,851 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 50,293 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 46,116 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2023 46,115 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2021 33,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 27,014 miles
Pass 30 Mar 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 XAJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XAJ, 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 XAJ?

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What year was GU17 XAJ registered?

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

Is GU17 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 XAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU17 XAJ have outstanding finance?

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