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J16 RFM

2020 Kia Sportage

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,663 mi
Last recorded52,663 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 RFM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 52,663 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 36,725 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 36,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 28,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 21,353 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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J16 RFM is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Brown 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 J16 RFM, 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 J16 RFM registered?

J16 RFM is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 September 2020.

Is J16 RFM safe to buy?

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