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L31 THK

2020 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,426 mi
Last recorded44,426 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 THK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 44,426 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 31,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.4mm at lowest point, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2024 31,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers not clearing screen. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm at lowest point. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.4mm at lowest point, wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Stepped on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 22,103 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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L31 THK is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L31 THK, 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 L31 THK registered?

L31 THK is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 May 2020.

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