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SJ20 PNE

2020 Kia Sportage

Brown Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,589 mi
Last recorded97,589 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ20 PNE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 97,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Sills & Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 14 Nov 2023 85,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 85,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 68,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

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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SJ20 PNE is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Brown with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SJ20 PNE, 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 SJ20 PNE registered?

SJ20 PNE is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 16 March 2020.

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