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RK20 LRJ

2020 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,121 mi
Last recorded66,121 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK20 LRJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 66,121 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 66,069 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 44,078 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 35,539 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 34,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @ 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @ 3 mm (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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RK20 LRJ 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 83.3%.

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 RK20 LRJ, 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 RK20 LRJ registered?

RK20 LRJ is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 21 March 2020.

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