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NL20 PZP

2020 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,988 mi
Last recorded44,988 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL20 PZP
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 44,988 miles

Covers fitted to engine bay and underside of car

Orange warning triangle on dash

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 34,902 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 34,961 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 24,443 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 21,660 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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NL20 PZP is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Red 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 NL20 PZP, 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 NL20 PZP registered?

NL20 PZP is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 6 July 2020.

Is NL20 PZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL20 PZP 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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