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SJ20 SBU

2020 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,304 mi
Last recorded12,304 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ20 SBU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 12,304 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2024 12,304 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2024 7,163 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 5,984 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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SJ20 SBU is a 2020 Kia Sportage in White 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 SBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SJ20 SBU?

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What year was SJ20 SBU registered?

SJ20 SBU is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 11 August 2020.

Is SJ20 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ20 SBU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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