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NL20 MLE

2020 Kia Sorento

Grey Diesel 2199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,417 mi
Last recorded29,417 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sorento36,624 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL20 MLE
MakeKia
ModelSorento
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 29,417 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 26,307 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 22,367 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 22,367 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 16,277 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays fitted

How Reliable is the Kia Sorento?

Based on 738,544 MOT tests across 54,549 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,199
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
54,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,793
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,141
position lamp(s) not working 9,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,638
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,977
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NL20 MLE is a 2020 Kia Sorento in Grey with a 2,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2020 Kia Sorento models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 36,624 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 Sorento fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 12,793 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL20 MLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sorento typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 6 years old, this Kia Sorento is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was NL20 MLE registered?

NL20 MLE is a 2020 Kia Sorento, first registered on 20 March 2020.

Is NL20 MLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL20 MLE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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