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GX17 RKJ

2017 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,722 mi
Last recorded73,722 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX17 RKJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 73,722 miles

Nearside Front door handle damaged, still operating correctly

Offside Front Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot outer damp and seeping

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Jul 2026 73,721 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door handle damaged, still operating correctly

Offside Front Drive shaft joint: constant velocity boot outer damp and seeping

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear bumper damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2025 64,506 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 58,141 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 58,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 50,195 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 41,290 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 41,290 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake little reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2021 33,948 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 26,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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GX17 RKJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GX17 RKJ, 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 GX17 RKJ registered?

GX17 RKJ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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