2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FM16 SGU
2016 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 11 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 86,906 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FM16 SGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2026
- 86,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FM16 SGU 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 (FM16 SGU) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Offside Upper Boot lid component likely to become detached hinge (6.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
FM16 SGU Mileage History
- 26/09/202472,321 mi
- 23/09/202579,874 mi+7,553 mi
- 29/09/202579,874 mi
- 24/09/202686,906 mi+7,032 mi
- 25/09/202686,906 mi
Average of roughly 7,307 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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