2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · RF21 UYJ
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 71,208 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,208 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RF21 UYJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 71,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF21 UYJ 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 2021 Kia Sportage (RF21 UYJ) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (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 (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
RF21 UYJ Mileage History
- 01/07/202445,405 mi
- 23/06/202558,815 mi+13,410 mi
- 24/06/202558,815 mi
- 19/06/202671,206 mi+12,391 mi
- 19/06/202671,208 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 13,126 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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