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C4 AKE

2020 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,256 mi
Last recorded39,256 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 AKE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 39,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 186,031 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and back under the vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 36,607 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 36,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2024 178,367 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 178,367 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 29,644 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread getting low (3.0mm) . 245/45/19

Pass 27 Jul 2023 171,977 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 171,977 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 22,834 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 164,033 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 154,894 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 154,894 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL FOUR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 145,663 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 137,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALDING IN INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WORN ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALDING ON INNER TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 121,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both fronts ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 107,499 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,485 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,485 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 76,709 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 62,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,802 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 36,901 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 36,901 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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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C4 AKE is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C4 AKE, 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 C4 AKE registered?

C4 AKE is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 July 2020.

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