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2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · N135 BJK

N135 BJK

2020 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 51,316 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.

Make & Model
KIA SPORTAGE
Year / Origin
2020 · Newcastle
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 11 Feb 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
51,316 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 11 Feb 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
1591cc
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N135 BJK Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
  • 51,316 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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N135 BJK MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Nov 2026, 01:36
MOT Analysis

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 (N135 BJK) between June 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 10 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

N135 BJK Mileage History

  1. 27/06/202322,794 mi
  2. 12/02/202426,086 mi+3,292 mi
  3. 23/01/202537,884 mi+11,798 mi
  4. 23/01/202537,884 mi
  5. 06/02/202651,316 mi+13,432 mi

Average of roughly 10,909 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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2020 Common Problems
MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
77
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
1 dangerous defects found recently
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