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L26 HSN

2020 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,774 mi
Last recorded69,774 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL26 HSN
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 69,774 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 59,248 miles

Handbrake lever high, adjustment required

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn unevenly on edge

Pass 4 Jan 2024 48,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

TPMS light on

Fail 3 Jan 2024 48,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60 R17 99V . (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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2 ()

TPMS light on

Pass 26 Jan 2023 39,263 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash camera and phone holder ()

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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L26 HSN is a 2020 Kia Sportage in White 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 L26 HSN, 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 L26 HSN registered?

L26 HSN is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 31 January 2020.

Is L26 HSN safe to buy?

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