2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · N16 SDH
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 34,204 miles. MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,204 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N16 SDH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 34,204 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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N16 SDH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Sportage (N16 SDH) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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.
N16 SDH Mileage History
- 26/09/202421,005 mi
- 22/09/202527,132 mi+6,127 mi
- 22/09/202634,204 mi+7,072 mi
Average of roughly 6,643 miles per year across 3 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: Excellent
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