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LG70 ELC

2020 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,456 mi
Last recorded38,456 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG70 ELC
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 38,456 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Mar 2025 36,225 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 27,918 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Mar 2024 27,891 miles

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

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

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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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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LG70 ELC 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 LG70 ELC, 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 LG70 ELC registered?

LG70 ELC is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 7 October 2020.

Is LG70 ELC safe to buy?

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