2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · GF71 DDO
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 47,036 miles. MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,036 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF71 DDO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 47,036 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF71 DDO 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 (GF71 DDO) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 August 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: Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Central Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety possible oil pressure switch fai”.
GF71 DDO Mileage History
- 19/08/202443,174 mi
- 29/08/202545,332 mi+2,158 mi
- 28/08/202647,035 mi+1,703 mi
- 28/08/202647,036 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 1,908 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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