2016 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · EM04 LOU
2016 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 40,022 miles. MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,022 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
EM04 LOU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 40,022 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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EM04 LOU Mileage History
- 23/06/202336,040 mi
- 05/06/202437,665 mi+1,625 mi
- 06/06/202437,668 mi+3 mi
- 29/05/202538,977 mi+1,309 mi
- 24/02/202640,022 mi+1,045 mi
Average of roughly 1,489 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EM04 LOU 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 (EM04 LOU) between June 2023 and February 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 February 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 (18 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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