2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AB09 REY
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 55,892 miles. MOT valid until 06 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,892 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AB09 REY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2026
- 55,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB09 REY 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 (AB09 REY) between April 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 February 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 (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AB09 REY Mileage History
- 25/04/202434,911 mi
- 26/04/202434,914 mi+3 mi
- 07/02/202537,482 mi+2,568 mi
- 06/02/202655,892 mi+18,410 mi
Average of roughly 11,753 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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