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DSZ 9843

2020 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,613 mi
Last recorded48,613 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDSZ 9843
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 48,613 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 48,611 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 38,676 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 29,288 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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DSZ 9843 is a 2020 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 DSZ 9843, 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 DSZ 9843 registered?

DSZ 9843 is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 February 2020.

Is DSZ 9843 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DSZ 9843 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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