2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · NJ70 JZL
2020 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 22,288 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 22,288 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NJ70 JZL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2025
- 22,288 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.
NJ70 JZL 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 (NJ70 JZL) between August 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
NJ70 JZL Mileage History
- 29/08/202313,761 mi
- 28/06/202416,534 mi+2,773 mi
- 29/05/202522,288 mi+5,754 mi
- 29/05/202522,288 mi
Average of roughly 4,874 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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