2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · EK71 CPY
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 33,184 miles. MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK71 CPY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/10/2026
- 33,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EK71 CPY 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 (EK71 CPY) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 October 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: Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
EK71 CPY Mileage History
- 10/09/202422,073 mi
- 25/09/202528,174 mi+6,101 mi
- 26/09/202528,190 mi+16 mi
- 02/10/202633,184 mi+4,994 mi
Average of roughly 5,398 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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