2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · PF71 GDU
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2021. Recorded mileage 35,334 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PF71 GDU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 35,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PF71 GDU 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 (PF71 GDU) between December 2024 and December 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PF71 GDU Mileage History
- 13/12/202425,806 mi
- 13/12/202425,806 mi
- 12/12/202535,334 mi+9,528 mi
Average of roughly 9,561 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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