2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · J21 LEA
2016 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 21 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 97,360 miles. MOT expired on 18 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,360 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J21 LEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2025
- 97,360 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.
J21 LEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Sportage (J21 LEA) between March 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J21 LEA Mileage History
- 11/03/202258,542 mi
- 18/04/202369,914 mi+11,372 mi
- 19/04/202369,973 mi+59 mi
- 17/04/202483,704 mi+13,731 mi
- 02/04/202597,360 mi+13,656 mi
Average of roughly 12,683 miles per year across 5 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: Below Average
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- DCT gearbox clutch judderSerious
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- Rear differential or coupling whine on AWD modelsModerate
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