2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · AE66 OPT
2016 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 73,608 miles. MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,608 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AE66 OPT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2025
- 73,608 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AE66 OPT 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 2016 Kia Sportage (AE66 OPT) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2025 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: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))”.
AE66 OPT Mileage History
- 02/07/202257,473 mi
- 14/08/202362,418 mi+4,945 mi
- 15/08/202362,418 mi
- 10/08/202467,097 mi+4,679 mi
- 13/09/202573,608 mi+6,511 mi
Average of roughly 5,041 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Buyer's Guide & Inspection Advisory
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Our Verdict
This 2016 Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi is a sensible used buy with a clean recent MOT record and no recorded defects. Buyers should still verify service history and inspect common diesel wear items before committing, as the September 2016 example has covered nearly 74,000 miles.
Given the immediate pass-after-fail pattern in August 2023, ask the seller for documentation showing what was repaired and request any related invoice — even a no-defect retest warrants a receipt for due diligence. The 1.7 CRDi engine is widely used across the Kia and Hyundai ranges, so parts availability is generally good, but confirm a full main-dealer or specialist service history exists, particularly evidence of cambelt or timing chain replacement at the manufacturer-recommended interval, as this is a known service item on diesel Sportages of this generation. When negotiating, the mileage of 73,608 is above the model's average annual figure of 7,929, which equates to roughly 9.3 years of average use — so bear this in mind when comparing prices against lower-mileage examples. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent garage familiar with Kia products is well worthwhile, focusing on the clutch, dual-mass flywheel and turbo condition.
The 1.7 CRDi diesel in this generation of Sportage typically returns around 50-55 mpg in real-world mixed driving, helped by the six-speed manual gearbox common to this engine variant. Road tax for a September 2016 diesel Sportage emitting around 130-140 g/km of CO2 falls into a moderate VED band, though diesel vehicles of this age no longer attract the supplement. Insurance is usually group 15-18, placing it in a mid-range bracket for family SUVs of this size. Routine maintenance tends to be reasonable compared with premium rivals, with annual servicing in the £180-£250 region at independent specialists, while tyres and brake components are the main variable costs — particularly relevant given tyres and brake components are the top three MOT failure points across the Sportage range. Estimated annual running cost: £1,400-£1,700.
Based on the MOT history, no recurring defect categories are flagged, which is a positive sign — the single failure in August 2023 left no recorded defect detail, so a specific area of concern cannot be pinpointed from the data alone. On inspection, prioritise the items that most commonly fail across the 270,243 Sportages analysed: tyre tread depth and evenness of wear across all four corners, brake pad thickness, and brake disc condition including lipping and surface corrosion. Diesel-specific items worth checking include the condition of the diesel particulate filter (DPF), turbocharger operation under load, and any signs of oil consumption from the 1.7 CRDi engine. Also inspect the rear suspension components, particularly the trailing arms, which are a known wear area on first-generation QL Sportages of this era, and check the bodywork for any corrosion around the wheel arches and tailgate — common age-related issues rather than MOT-flagged defects.
The AE66OPT is a silver 1.7-litre diesel Sportage first registered in September 2016, now nearly ten years old with 73,608 miles recorded at its most recent test. Five MOT tests are on file, four of which passed with no advisories or defects, and the single failure on 13 August 2023 was immediately followed by a pass the following day, suggesting a minor issue was rectified without delay. Compared with the Kia Sportage model average of 83.3% pass rate and 7,929 annual miles, this vehicle sits comfortably within expected norms for its age and engine variant.
Across 270,243 Kia Sportage models analysed, the overall MOT pass rate stands at 83.3%, with tyres, brake pads and brake discs being the most common failure items — broadly in line with family SUV norms rather than indicating any specific model weakness.
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