2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · LF21 PUL
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2021. Recorded mileage 51,615 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 51,615 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LF21 PUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 51,615 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LF21 PUL 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 2021 Kia Sportage (LF21 PUL) between May 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (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: “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LF21 PUL Mileage History
- 03/05/202427,975 mi
- 17/03/202549,688 mi+21,713 mi
- 17/03/202549,688 mi
- 09/03/202651,615 mi+1,927 mi
- 09/03/202651,615 mi
Average of roughly 12,796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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