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M99 MKS

2020 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

69,342 mi
Last recorded69,342 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM99 MKS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 69,342 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 93,879 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 93,722 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 62,264 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 80,976 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 50,697 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 50,697 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 67,341 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 38,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 53,612 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,477 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 30,977 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 25,892 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 21,945 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 21 Jun 2018 21,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 7 Mar 2017 14,606 miles

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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M99 MKS is a 2020 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M99 MKS, 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 M99 MKS registered?

M99 MKS is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 September 2020.

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