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LM70 PDV

2020 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,130 mi
Last recorded42,130 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM70 PDV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 42,130 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 31,370 miles

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

Nearside bodywork damage to nearside doors

Pass 5 Oct 2023 22,514 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 22,514 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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LM70 PDV is a 2020 Kia Sportage in White 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 LM70 PDV, 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 LM70 PDV registered?

LM70 PDV is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 October 2020.

Is LM70 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM70 PDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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