2017 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · GJ17 YFF
2017 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2017. Recorded mileage 43,705 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,705 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GJ17 YFF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 43,705 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GJ17 YFF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Kia Sportage (GJ17 YFF) between March 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
GJ17 YFF Mileage History
- 16/03/202220,782 mi
- 24/03/202327,635 mi+6,853 mi
- 22/03/202429,720 mi+2,085 mi
- 27/11/202432,545 mi+2,825 mi
- 28/01/202643,705 mi+11,160 mi
Average of roughly 5,921 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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