2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · K16 PAJ
2020 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 12 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 42,748 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K16 PAJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2026
- 42,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K16 PAJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Sportage (K16 PAJ) between January 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
K16 PAJ Mileage History
- 11/01/202326,774 mi
- 12/01/202436,063 mi+9,289 mi
- 01/10/202441,400 mi+5,337 mi
- 24/09/202542,211 mi+811 mi
- 23/09/202642,748 mi+537 mi
Average of roughly 4,319 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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