2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · SB70 DAA
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2021. Recorded mileage 38,087 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB70 DAA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 38,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB70 DAA 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 (SB70 DAA) between December 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (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.
SB70 DAA Mileage History
- 12/12/202313,767 mi
- 23/11/202422,653 mi+8,886 mi
- 23/11/202422,653 mi
- 22/11/202533,276 mi+10,623 mi
- 16/07/202638,087 mi+4,811 mi
Average of roughly 9,380 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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