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SD20 SZJ

2020 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

28,018 mi
Last recorded28,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD20 SZJ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 28,018 miles

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

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

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

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

little reserve travel parking brake

Fail 28 Jul 2026 28,018 miles

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

Offside 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 nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

little reserve travel parking brake

Pass 21 Jul 2025 18,164 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 18,164 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 14,679 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 9,949 miles

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Fail 24 Jul 2023 9,947 miles

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

Little reserve travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (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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SD20 SZJ is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SD20 SZJ, 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 SD20 SZJ registered?

SD20 SZJ is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 July 2020.

Is SD20 SZJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD20 SZJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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