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LM70 WLG

2020 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,216 mi
Last recorded56,216 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM70 WLG
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 56,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF brake discs are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Light damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slightly cracking/perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 56,212 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF brake discs are worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Light damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR and OSR tyres slightly cracking/perished on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 42,643 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 42,615 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 27,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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 WLG is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WLG, 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 WLG registered?

LM70 WLG is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 November 2020.

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