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5020JFT

2018 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,993 mi
Last recorded80,993 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Kia Sportage38,773 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5020JFT
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 80,993 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2026 80,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 59,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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5020JFT is a 2018 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.3% with a typical mileage of 38,773 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5020JFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 8 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 5020JFT registered?

5020JFT is a 2018 Kia Sportage, first registered on 28 May 2018.

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