2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AK20 CHO
2020 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Jun 2020. Recorded mileage 69,779 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AK20 CHO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 69,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AK20 CHO 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 (AK20 CHO) between June 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
AK20 CHO Mileage History
- 11/06/202445,190 mi
- 30/05/202557,833 mi+12,643 mi
- 30/05/202557,833 mi
- 15/05/202669,780 mi+11,947 mi
- 15/05/202669,779 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 12,777 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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