2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · HJ71 KWW
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 31,609 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HJ71 KWW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2026
- 31,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ71 KWW 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 (HJ71 KWW) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 October 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), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
HJ71 KWW Mileage History
- 24/10/202421,219 mi
- 30/09/202526,094 mi+4,875 mi
- 06/10/202631,609 mi+5,515 mi
- 07/10/202631,609 mi
Average of roughly 5,323 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
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: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (HJ71 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as HJ71KWW.
CITROEN
C3 SHINE + PURETECH S/S AUTO
CITROEN
C3 SHINE PURETECH S/S
CITROEN
C3 C-SERIES PURETECH S/S
CITROEN
C3 AIRCROSS C-SERIES PTECH S/S
CITROEN
C4 SHINE PURETECH S/S
CITROEN
C4 SHINE PURETECH S/S AUTO
CITROEN
C3 SHINE + PURETECH S/S
CITROEN
C1
TOYOTA
RAV4
TOYOTA
YARIS DESIGN HEV CVT
TOYOTA
RAV4 BLACK EDITION HEV CVT
TOYOTA
YARIS EXCEL HEV CVT
KIA SPORTAGE Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2021 model year cars.
- DCT gearbox clutch judderSerious
The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission can develop shudder, hesitation and poor low-speed manners. Some cars improve with software, others need a clutch pack.
- LED DRL and camera-related electrical faultsModerate
Lighting electronics, reverse cameras and tailgate wiring can all cause minor but annoying faults on ageing QL cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.