2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LA70 KVJ
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 32,522 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,522 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA70 KVJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/01/2026
- 32,522 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.
LA70 KVJ 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 (LA70 KVJ) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LA70 KVJ Mileage History
- 20/12/202319,480 mi
- 17/12/202426,922 mi+7,442 mi
- 17/12/202426,922 mi
- 08/01/202632,522 mi+5,600 mi
Average of roughly 6,351 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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