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SL70 BYO

2020 Kia Sportage

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,584 mi
Last recorded85,584 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL70 BYO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 85,584 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 85,584 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,449 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 79,445 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 69,019 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 69,016 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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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SL70 BYO is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SL70 BYO, 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 SL70 BYO registered?

SL70 BYO is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 24 September 2020.

Is SL70 BYO safe to buy?

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