2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · DY71 KBF
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 38,296 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,296 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY71 KBF Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 38,296 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.
DY71 KBF 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 (DY71 KBF) between September 2024 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
DY71 KBF Mileage History
- 16/09/202429,320 mi
- 04/09/202538,295 mi+8,975 mi
- 05/09/202538,296 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 9,269 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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