2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · BV71 HWL
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 49,866 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,866 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV71 HWL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 49,866 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV71 HWL 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 (BV71 HWL) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 October 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
BV71 HWL Mileage History
- 10/10/202439,933 mi
- 10/10/202439,933 mi
- 13/10/202545,671 mi+5,738 mi
- 06/10/202649,866 mi+4,195 mi
Average of roughly 4,997 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: Good
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