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BK20 MLX

2020 Kia Sportage

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,378 mi
Last recorded50,378 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK20 MLX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 50,378 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 44,710 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 40,940 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 40,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 35,819 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smear (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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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BK20 MLX is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK20 MLX, 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 BK20 MLX registered?

BK20 MLX is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 June 2020.

Is BK20 MLX safe to buy?

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