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HN17 GKZ

2017 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,568 mi
Last recorded88,568 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Kia Sportage44,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN17 GKZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 88,568 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 79,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 79,784 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 69,249 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,260 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,942 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

tested in a wet condition

Pass 19 Mar 2020 24,979 miles

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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HN17 GKZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,685cc diesel 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 HN17 GKZ, 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 HN17 GKZ registered?

HN17 GKZ is a 2017 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 April 2017.

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