2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · RF21 JCZ
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 28 May 2021. Recorded mileage 28,126 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,126 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF21 JCZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 28,126 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF21 JCZ 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 (RF21 JCZ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RF21 JCZ Mileage History
- 25/05/202414,057 mi
- 17/05/202519,227 mi+5,170 mi
- 15/05/202627,985 mi+8,758 mi
- 21/05/202628,126 mi+141 mi
Average of roughly 7,076 miles per year across 4 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: Average
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