2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · JA66 YLJ
2020 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 52,956 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2020
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,956 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JA66 YLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 52,956 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JA66 YLJ 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 (JA66 YLJ) between March 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
JA66 YLJ Mileage History
- 29/03/202326,845 mi
- 22/03/202435,082 mi+8,237 mi
- 03/12/202441,619 mi+6,537 mi
- 11/02/202652,948 mi+11,329 mi
- 12/02/202652,956 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 9,071 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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