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RO20 BUF

2020 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,459 mi
Last recorded37,459 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO20 BUF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 37,459 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 37,459 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.6mm - 245 45 19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 31,864 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 24,324 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 16,172 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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RO20 BUF is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 RO20 BUF, 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 RO20 BUF registered?

RO20 BUF is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 March 2020.

Is RO20 BUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO20 BUF 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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