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GY17 HRX

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,473 mi
Last recorded79,473 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY17 HRX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 79,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2026 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2025 73,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,182 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Aug 2023 61,984 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover seeping grease but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Rear sub frame and suspension arms have areas of corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2023 61,984 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X2

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover seeping grease but preventing the ingress of dirt

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

Rear sub frame and suspension arms have areas of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2022 56,656 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre X 2

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X 2

Pass 11 Aug 2021 49,705 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 49,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2454519 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,775 miles
Pass 27 Apr 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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GY17 HRX 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 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 GY17 HRX, 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 GY17 HRX registered?

GY17 HRX is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 May 2017.

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The MOT history for GY17 HRX 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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