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JM02 RUF

2020 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,213 mi
Last recorded68,213 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJM02 RUF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 68,213 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 68,213 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2025 64,306 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 43,175 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 51,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,506 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 33,382 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 29,756 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm on brake pads. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread remaining, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 23,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 17,736 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 17,736 miles

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

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

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

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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JM02 RUF is a 2020 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 JM02 RUF, 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 JM02 RUF registered?

JM02 RUF is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 June 2020.

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