2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · NL66 NHD
2016 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 81,459 miles. MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,459 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NL66 NHD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 81,459 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NL66 NHD 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 2016 Kia Sportage (NL66 NHD) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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: Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
NL66 NHD Mileage History
- 13/10/202361,687 mi
- 13/10/202361,688 mi+1 mi
- 04/11/202473,934 mi+12,246 mi
- 11/11/202473,934 mi
- 07/11/202581,459 mi+7,525 mi
Average of roughly 9,553 miles per year across 5 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
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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