2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LC21 RLV
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 41,331 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,331 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LC21 RLV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 41,331 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LC21 RLV 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 (LC21 RLV) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 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: Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LC21 RLV Mileage History
- 28/06/202424,207 mi
- 17/06/202533,672 mi+9,465 mi
- 17/06/202533,672 mi
- 17/07/202641,331 mi+7,659 mi
Average of roughly 8,355 miles per year across 4 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: Good
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