2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DH21 FWW
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Aug 2021. Recorded mileage 21,195 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 21,195 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DH21 FWW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/08/2026
- 21,195 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DH21 FWW 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 (DH21 FWW) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 August 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 (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
DH21 FWW Mileage History
- 19/08/20246,632 mi
- 16/08/202511,834 mi+5,202 mi
- 09/08/202621,195 mi+9,361 mi
- 09/08/202621,195 mi
Average of roughly 7,388 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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