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J30 FAR

2020 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

31,248 mi
Last recorded31,248 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 FAR
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 31,248 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2026 69,454 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 28,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 63,197 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 22,320 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 55,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 16,260 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 16,259 miles

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

Offside Front 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 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 48,545 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 40,180 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 31,451 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 31,451 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 25,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 20,181 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 14,813 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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J30 FAR is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J30 FAR, 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 J30 FAR registered?

J30 FAR is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 October 2020.

Is J30 FAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 FAR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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