2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · DK16 RWE
2016 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 02 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 78,257 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 78,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DK16 RWE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/01/2026
- 78,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DK16 RWE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Sportage (DK16 RWE) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 January 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: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
DK16 RWE Mileage History
- 01/02/202349,155 mi
- 26/01/202458,247 mi+9,092 mi
- 29/01/202567,267 mi+9,020 mi
- 19/01/202678,527 mi+11,260 mi
- 20/01/202678,257 mi-270 mi
Average of roughly 9,804 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- DCT gearbox clutch judderSerious
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- Rear differential or coupling whine on AWD modelsModerate
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- LED DRL and camera-related electrical faultsModerate
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