2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SD16 VTZ
2016 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 81,721 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD16 VTZ Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 81,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD16 VTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Kia Sportage (SD16 VTZ) between August 2019 and October 2025.
The record contains 7 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SD16 VTZ Mileage History
- 09/08/201928,659 mi
- 19/08/202035,503 mi+6,844 mi
- 17/08/202141,945 mi+6,442 mi
- 16/08/202251,682 mi+9,737 mi
- 26/07/202359,405 mi+7,723 mi
- 03/08/202470,005 mi+10,600 mi
- 17/10/202581,719 mi+11,714 mi
- 20/10/202581,721 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 8,559 miles per year across 8 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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