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EF69 EMJ

2020 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,215 mi
Last recorded54,215 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF69 EMJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 54,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tpms warning showing incorrect pressures on rear tyres

Fail 14 Jan 2026 54,215 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working bulb holder insecure / broken (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

tpms warning showing incorrect pressures on rear tyres

Pass 10 Jan 2025 37,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 25,248 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 21,607 miles

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))

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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EF69 EMJ is a 2020 Kia Sportage in White 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 EF69 EMJ, 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 EF69 EMJ registered?

EF69 EMJ is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 February 2020.

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