2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · MM65 PLX
2016 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 25 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 119,963 miles. MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,963 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM65 PLX Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/02/2026
- 119,963 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM65 PLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Sportage (MM65 PLX) between February 2019 and February 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no pattern (4.1.2 (b))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
MM65 PLX Mileage History
- 22/02/201940,419 mi
- 08/02/202052,441 mi+12,022 mi
- 08/02/202052,441 mi
- 13/02/202161,181 mi+8,740 mi
- 22/02/202276,847 mi+15,666 mi
- 20/02/202395,278 mi+18,431 mi
- 23/02/2024106,719 mi+11,441 mi
- 24/02/2024106,720 mi+1 mi
- 21/02/2025112,543 mi+5,823 mi
- 21/02/2025112,544 mi+1 mi
- 16/02/2026119,963 mi+7,419 mi
Average of roughly 11,390 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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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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