2021 KIA Sportage JBL BLK ED Crdi Mhev 1.6L Hybrid electric · RO53 SAL
2021 KIA Sportage JBL BLK ED Crdi Mhev (1.6L, hybrid electric). First registered 01 Apr 2021. Recorded mileage 73,102 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE JBL BLK ED CRDI MHEV
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,102 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- HYBRID ELECTRIC · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RO53 SAL Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 73,102 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RO53 SAL 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 Jbl Blk Ed Crdi Mhev (RO53 SAL) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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))”.
RO53 SAL Mileage History
- 19/04/202445,372 mi
- 22/04/202559,748 mi+14,376 mi
- 23/04/202559,748 mi
- 21/04/202673,102 mi+13,354 mi
Average of roughly 13,839 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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