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H26 EMA

2020 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,233 mi
Last recorded49,233 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH26 EMA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 49,233 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 43,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 91,691 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend early attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 91,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend early attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 36,467 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 76,464 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 76,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 30,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 60,732 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 47,056 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 47,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 28,363 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 15,014 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 15,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020

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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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H26 EMA is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 H26 EMA, 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 H26 EMA registered?

H26 EMA is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 July 2020.

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