2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · R3 JFY
2016 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 13 Dec 2016. Recorded mileage 100,431 miles. MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R3 JFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 100,431 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.
R3 JFY 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 (R3 JFY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R3 JFY Mileage History
- 10/10/202270,025 mi
- 20/10/202380,975 mi+10,950 mi
- 22/10/202490,791 mi+9,816 mi
- 22/10/2025100,431 mi+9,640 mi
- 22/10/2025100,431 mi
Average of roughly 10,022 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: Below Average
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- Rear differential or coupling whine on AWD modelsModerate
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- LED DRL and camera-related electrical faultsModerate
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