2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · J18 HET
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 27,955 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 27,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J18 HET Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 27/03/2025
- 27,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J18 HET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Sportage (J18 HET) between March 2024 and March 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 March 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
J18 HET Mileage History
- 21/03/202419,824 mi
- 27/03/202527,955 mi+8,131 mi
Average of roughly 8,008 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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