2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · GX71 YKY
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 36,449 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,449 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GX71 YKY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 36,449 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.
GX71 YKY 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 (GX71 YKY) between August 2024 and June 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GX71 YKY Mileage History
- 28/08/202431,528 mi
- 02/06/202536,448 mi+4,920 mi
- 02/06/202536,449 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,459 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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