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GV17 ABU

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,107 mi
Last recorded64,107 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV17 ABU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 64,107 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 64,107 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 58,672 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 53,152 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 47,697 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 42,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 42,239 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 38,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 38,491 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 35,390 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 35,389 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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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GV17 ABU is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 GV17 ABU, 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 GV17 ABU registered?

GV17 ABU is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 June 2017.

Is GV17 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV17 ABU 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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