2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · R999 DRH
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 28,271 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,271 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R999 DRH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
- 28,271 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.
R999 DRH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Sportage (R999 DRH) between September 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
R999 DRH Mileage History
- 10/09/202419,569 mi
- 24/03/202521,143 mi+1,574 mi
- 25/03/202521,147 mi+4 mi
- 12/03/202628,271 mi+7,124 mi
Average of roughly 5,796 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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