2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · A1 TJH
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 40,897 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A1 TJH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 40,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A1 TJH 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 2021 Kia Sportage (A1 TJH) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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 (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
A1 TJH Mileage History
- 19/06/202419,299 mi
- 19/06/202531,116 mi+11,817 mi
- 19/06/202531,116 mi
- 18/06/202640,897 mi+9,781 mi
Average of roughly 10,822 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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