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ML20 KXX

2020 Kia Sportage

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,146 mi
Last recorded50,146 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML20 KXX
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 50,146 miles

Front reg plate damaged

Fail 26 Feb 2026 50,146 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front reg plate damaged

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 38,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 26,482 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 14,223 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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ML20 KXX is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ML20 KXX, 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 ML20 KXX registered?

ML20 KXX is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2020.

Is ML20 KXX safe to buy?

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