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KY70 JAO

2020 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

35,045 mi
Last recorded35,045 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY70 JAO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,045 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 35,044 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 29,232 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 23,869 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 20,491 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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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KY70 JAO is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Grey 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 KY70 JAO, 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 KY70 JAO registered?

KY70 JAO is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 September 2020.

Is KY70 JAO safe to buy?

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