2020 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · Y26 GAB
2020 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2020. Recorded mileage 51,202 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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Y26 GAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 51,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
Y26 GAB 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 (Y26 GAB) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 September 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 (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
Y26 GAB Mileage History
- 25/08/202326,646 mi
- 05/08/202433,222 mi+6,576 mi
- 27/08/202541,853 mi+8,631 mi
- 01/09/202651,202 mi+9,349 mi
- 01/09/202651,202 mi
Average of roughly 8,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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