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ET12 ACY

2020 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,480 mi
Last recorded31,480 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 ACY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 31,480 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 31,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush debounding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bush debounding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 27,053 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 23,056 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 18,889 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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ET12 ACY is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Black 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 ET12 ACY, 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 ET12 ACY registered?

ET12 ACY is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 19 August 2020.

Is ET12 ACY safe to buy?

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