2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AV71 HKM
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 30,112 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV71 HKM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 30,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV71 HKM 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 2021 Kia Sportage (AV71 HKM) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2026 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: Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
AV71 HKM Mileage History
- 16/09/202415,014 mi
- 16/09/202415,014 mi
- 08/09/202524,079 mi+9,065 mi
- 08/09/202524,079 mi
- 14/09/202630,112 mi+6,033 mi
Average of roughly 7,575 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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