2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · PL16 VPN
2016 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 25 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 71,415 miles. MOT expired on 07 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,415 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL16 VPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 71,415 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.
PL16 VPN 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 (PL16 VPN) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked it central tread”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
PL16 VPN Mileage History
- 06/09/202262,924 mi
- 06/09/202262,926 mi+2 mi
- 05/09/202365,899 mi+2,973 mi
- 09/09/202468,733 mi+2,834 mi
- 02/09/202571,415 mi+2,682 mi
Average of roughly 2,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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