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FV70 BYW

2020 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,489 mi
Last recorded72,489 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV70 BYW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 72,489 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2025 67,714 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 52,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE change at pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads are low ADVISE change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ADVISE change at pad change (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads are very low ADVISE change now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 36,847 miles

Front brake pads getting low +brake discs wearing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Nov 2023 36,846 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads getting low +brake discs wearing.

Rear brake discs rusty

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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FV70 BYW is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Silver 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 FV70 BYW, 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 FV70 BYW registered?

FV70 BYW is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 September 2020.

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