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LB69 ZPU

2020 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,086 mi
Last recorded91,086 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB69 ZPU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 91,086 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 90,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 74,630 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 74,630 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jan 2024 60,519 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 60,519 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight attensionto hand brake travel

Pass 9 Dec 2022 43,124 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 43,124 miles

Windscreen washer not working frozen? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scolloped (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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LB69 ZPU is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LB69 ZPU, 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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LB69 ZPU is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 January 2020.

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