2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DG21 NJN
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 35,006 miles. MOT valid until 05 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,006 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DG21 NJN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/03/2026
- 35,006 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DG21 NJN 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 (DG21 NJN) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 March 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
DG21 NJN Mileage History
- 20/04/202421,603 mi
- 25/04/202421,733 mi+130 mi
- 17/04/202529,795 mi+8,062 mi
- 06/03/202635,006 mi+5,211 mi
Average of roughly 7,145 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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