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BN20 GZE

2020 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

57,888 mi
Last recorded57,888 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN20 GZE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 57,888 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 57,888 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/60/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 49,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 42,652 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 42,652 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/F and O/F (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/R and O/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 32,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Jun 2023 32,924 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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BN20 GZE is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BN20 GZE, 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 BN20 GZE registered?

BN20 GZE is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 June 2020.

Is BN20 GZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN20 GZE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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