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AV70 LYJ

2020 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,462 mi
Last recorded36,462 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV70 LYJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 36,462 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 35,906 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 25,157 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 25,157 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 15,756 miles

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

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

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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AV70 LYJ is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 29,358 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 AV70 LYJ, 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 6 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV70 LYJ registered?

AV70 LYJ is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2020.

Is AV70 LYJ safe to buy?

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