2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · KE21 HSN
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 37,121 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,121 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KE21 HSN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 37,121 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KE21 HSN 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 (KE21 HSN) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 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: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))”.
KE21 HSN Mileage History
- 05/07/202421,043 mi
- 08/07/202421,043 mi
- 09/06/202527,374 mi+6,331 mi
- 09/06/202637,121 mi+9,747 mi
Average of roughly 8,343 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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