2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · RA70 ABV
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 2021. Recorded mileage 50,434 miles. MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA70 ABV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 50,434 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.
RA70 ABV 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 (RA70 ABV) between February 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
RA70 ABV Mileage History
- 22/02/202430,522 mi
- 10/02/202538,670 mi+8,148 mi
- 12/01/202650,433 mi+11,763 mi
- 13/01/202650,434 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,523 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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