2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Hybrid electric · LG20 WXS
2020 KIA Sportage (1.6L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 32,630 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,630 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG20 WXS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2026
- 32,630 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG20 WXS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Kia Sportage (LG20 WXS) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 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 (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
LG20 WXS Mileage History
- 06/06/202311,607 mi
- 07/06/202311,617 mi+10 mi
- 29/05/202523,370 mi+11,753 mi
- 01/06/202632,630 mi+9,260 mi
Average of roughly 7,039 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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