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ML70 JZK

2020 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,749 mi
Last recorded42,749 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML70 JZK
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 42,749 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 1 Apr 2025 35,031 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 35,031 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 28,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 16,883 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 16,883 miles

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

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

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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ML70 JZK is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ML70 JZK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML70 JZK registered?

ML70 JZK is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 2 December 2020.

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The MOT history for ML70 JZK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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