No, N431 BKJ is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for N431 BKJ?

The MOT for N431 BKJ is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 August 2008.

What is the recorded mileage of N431 BKJ?

The recorded mileage for N431 BKJ is 89,081 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is N431 BKJ ULEZ compliant?

No, N431 BKJ does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Does N431 BKJ have an outstanding safety recall?

Yes, N431 BKJ is recorded with an outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice under official DVSA records. Vehicle manufacturers are legally required to rectify safety recalls free of charge at any authorised franchised dealership.

Official DVLA Record

Outstanding Recall

1996 KIA Sportage 2.0L Petrol · N431 BKJ

N431 BKJ

1996 KIA Sportage (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1996. Recorded mileage 89,081 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model: KIA SPORTAGE
Year / Origin: 1996 · Newcastle
Safety Recall: Recall Notice
MOT Status: Valid until 16/08/2008
Road Tax: Untaxed (01/12/2007)
Recorded Mileage: 89,081 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 16/08/2008

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 01/12/2007

Mileage: 89,081 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1996
Engine: 1998cc

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N431 BKJ Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
Latest MOT passed on 17/08/2007
89,081 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

✗ Outstanding recall notice

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N431 BKJ Mileage History

13/08/200566,180 mi
13/08/200566,180 mi
26/07/200673,809 mi+7,629 mi
17/08/200789,081 mi+15,272 mi
17/08/200789,081 mi

Average of roughly 11,391 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

N431 BKJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 09:18

MOT Analysis

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 1996 Kia Sportage (N431 BKJ) between August 2005 and August 2007.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 August 2007 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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: “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”.

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