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GU17 ZTS

2017 Kia Sportage

Bronze Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,564 mi
Last recorded51,564 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 51,564 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 46,516 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 40,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished and wearing slightly uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.7mm perished and wearing slightly unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 34,273 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 28 Apr 2023 34,273 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 May 2022 27,789 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Fail 3 May 2022 27,789 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Pass 20 Apr 2021 22,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Apr 2020 19,268 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2020 19,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 ZTS is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Bronze 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 GU17 ZTS, 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 GU17 ZTS registered?

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

Is GU17 ZTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU17 ZTS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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