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DS69 TCJ

2020 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,452 mi
Last recorded36,452 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS69 TCJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 36,452 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 29,917 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 29,917 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 22,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 22,920 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Stepped on inner edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 16,728 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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DS69 TCJ 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 DS69 TCJ, 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 DS69 TCJ registered?

DS69 TCJ is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 January 2020.

Is DS69 TCJ safe to buy?

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