2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · GC21 TYA
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 38,331 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GC21 TYA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 38,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GC21 TYA 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 (GC21 TYA) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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.
GC21 TYA Mileage History
- 19/07/202424,129 mi
- 02/07/202533,610 mi+9,481 mi
- 08/07/202638,331 mi+4,721 mi
Average of roughly 7,214 miles per year across 3 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: Excellent
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