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SJ20 TTE

2020 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,727 mi
Last recorded68,727 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ20 TTE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 68,727 miles

Nearside Front Inner C.V Boot slightly leaking grease.

Offside Front Outer Brake pad starting to wear low.

Fail 15 Jul 2026 68,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Inner C.V Boot slightly leaking grease.

Offside Front Outer Brake pad starting to wear low.

Pass 11 Jul 2025 57,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner c.v boot slightly leaking.

Pass 16 Jul 2024 44,889 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot seeping grease

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 44,886 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner CV boot seeping grease

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 36,500 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 TTE is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Red 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 SJ20 TTE, 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

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What year was SJ20 TTE registered?

SJ20 TTE is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 August 2020.

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The MOT history for SJ20 TTE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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