2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · FA21 USO
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2021. Recorded mileage 30,862 miles. MOT expired on 15 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 30,862 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FA21 USO Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2025
- 30,862 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.
FA21 USO 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 (FA21 USO) between July 2024 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
FA21 USO Mileage History
- 16/07/202416,677 mi
- 16/07/202416,677 mi
- 07/07/202530,862 mi+14,185 mi
Average of roughly 14,552 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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