2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · MA20 JEO
2020 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Mar 2020. Recorded mileage 39,848 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 39,848 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA20 JEO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2026
- 39,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA20 JEO 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 (MA20 JEO) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 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: Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MA20 JEO Mileage History
- 19/03/202426,749 mi
- 02/05/202533,743 mi+6,994 mi
- 02/05/202533,743 mi
- 29/04/202639,848 mi+6,105 mi
- 30/04/202639,848 mi
Average of roughly 6,196 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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