2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DE71 LSU
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 21,540 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,540 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DE71 LSU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 21,540 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
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DE71 LSU 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 (DE71 LSU) between September 2024 and October 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 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: Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
DE71 LSU Mileage History
- 27/09/202415,992 mi
- 27/09/202415,992 mi
- 07/10/202521,540 mi+5,548 mi
Average of roughly 5,404 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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