2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · RJ21 UGK
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 16 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 57,550 miles. MOT valid until 16 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 57,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RJ21 UGK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 57,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RJ21 UGK 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 (RJ21 UGK) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 June 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 (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
RJ21 UGK Mileage History
- 29/05/202432,876 mi
- 11/06/202546,220 mi+13,344 mi
- 11/06/202546,220 mi
- 18/06/202657,550 mi+11,330 mi
Average of roughly 12,013 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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