2022 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · EA71 DHU
2022 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 05 Jan 2022. Recorded mileage 40,036 miles. MOT expired on 04 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2022 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EA71 DHU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2025
- 40,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EA71 DHU 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 2022 Kia Sportage (EA71 DHU) between July 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 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: Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
EA71 DHU Mileage History
- 02/07/202424,718 mi
- 05/08/202540,022 mi+15,304 mi
- 06/08/202540,036 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 13,988 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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