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LA53 SUE

2020 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,125 mi
Last recorded60,125 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 SUE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 38,940 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2025 41,398 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 41,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 33,514 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 28,685 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 24,539 miles

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 10 Mar 2023 20,860 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 17,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not 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 ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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LA53 SUE is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LA53 SUE, 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 LA53 SUE registered?

LA53 SUE is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2020.

Is LA53 SUE safe to buy?

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