2016 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · L21 JAN
2016 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 17 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 43,599 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,599 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L21 JAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2025
- 43,599 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.
L21 JAN 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 (L21 JAN) between May 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
L21 JAN Mileage History
- 26/05/202231,048 mi
- 09/06/202336,656 mi+5,608 mi
- 03/06/202439,351 mi+2,695 mi
- 03/06/202439,351 mi
- 09/06/202543,599 mi+4,248 mi
Average of roughly 4,130 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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