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S21 SAF

2020 Kia Sportage

Blue Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,671 mi
Last recorded51,671 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS21 SAF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 51,671 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 51,671 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 40,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 30,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges 245/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edges 245/45x19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 20,626 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 20,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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S21 SAF is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Blue 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 S21 SAF, 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 S21 SAF registered?

S21 SAF is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 22 February 2020.

Is S21 SAF safe to buy?

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