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AY70 VMU

2020 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,815 mi
Last recorded43,815 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY70 VMU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 43,815 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2026 43,815 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2256017 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 41,833 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 37,614 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Nov 2024 37,561 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs investigation unable to see with wheel on (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2023 29,003 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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AY70 VMU is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AY70 VMU, 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.

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What year was AY70 VMU registered?

AY70 VMU is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 September 2020.

Is AY70 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY70 VMU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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