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X33 SMF

2020 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,715 mi
Last recorded88,715 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2020 Kia Sportage29,358 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX33 SMF
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 88,715 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 76,790 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 76,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level brake pads wearing thin (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 57,391 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 34,228 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted at time of test

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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X33 SMF is a 2020 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X33 SMF, 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 X33 SMF?

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What year was X33 SMF registered?

X33 SMF is a 2020 Kia Sportage, first registered on 18 February 2020.

Is X33 SMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X33 SMF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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