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SW69 RXU

2020 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,158 mi
Last recorded73,158 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW69 RXU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 73,158 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2025 72,648 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under vehicle corrosion and various mechanical components

Pass 9 Jan 2025 66,904 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 47,090 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 32,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jan 2023 32,218 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SW69 RXU 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 83.3%.

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 SW69 RXU, 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 SW69 RXU?

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What year was SW69 RXU registered?

SW69 RXU is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 8 January 2020.

Is SW69 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW69 RXU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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