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SL20 SFV

2020 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

25,042 mi
Last recorded25,042 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL20 SFV
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 25,042 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 25,042 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 22,699 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 18,298 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 18,298 miles

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

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 13,819 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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SL20 SFV is a 2020 Kia Sportage in White 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 SL20 SFV, 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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How do I check the history of SL20 SFV?

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What year was SL20 SFV registered?

SL20 SFV is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 14 July 2020.

Is SL20 SFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL20 SFV 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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