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HJ20 NXU

2020 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,315 mi
Last recorded49,315 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ20 NXU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 49,315 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2026 49,315 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 44,857 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 39,633 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 32,858 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 22,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

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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HJ20 NXU is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ20 NXU, 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 HJ20 NXU registered?

HJ20 NXU is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 17 March 2020.

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The MOT history for HJ20 NXU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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