2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DC21 RXL
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Aug 2021. Recorded mileage 42,523 miles. MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DC21 RXL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/02/2026
- 42,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DC21 RXL 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 (DC21 RXL) between June 2024 and February 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.
DC21 RXL Mileage History
- 24/06/202431,128 mi
- 11/02/202534,512 mi+3,384 mi
- 12/02/202642,523 mi+8,011 mi
Average of roughly 6,959 miles per year across 3 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: Excellent
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