2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · RB18 ASH
2020 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2020. Recorded mileage 52,857 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,857 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RB18 ASH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 52,857 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RB18 ASH 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 (RB18 ASH) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 January 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: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))”.
RB18 ASH Mileage History
- 12/01/202327,120 mi
- 16/01/202327,216 mi+96 mi
- 05/01/202436,002 mi+8,786 mi
- 08/01/202547,107 mi+11,105 mi
- 12/01/202652,857 mi+5,750 mi
Average of roughly 8,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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