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LF69 ESY

2020 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,994 mi
Last recorded43,994 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF69 ESY
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 43,994 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 36,059 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 30,813 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 30,813 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 24,191 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 24,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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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LF69 ESY is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF69 ESY, 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 LF69 ESY registered?

LF69 ESY is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 1 January 2020.

Is LF69 ESY safe to buy?

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