2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · CK71 LTJ
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 35,909 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CK71 LTJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/10/2026
- 35,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CK71 LTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Sportage (CK71 LTJ) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
CK71 LTJ Mileage History
- 09/10/202416,355 mi
- 29/09/202525,886 mi+9,531 mi
- 28/10/202635,909 mi+10,023 mi
Average of roughly 9,535 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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