2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · SJ71 ODG
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 55,211 miles. MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,211 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SJ71 ODG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 55,211 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.
SJ71 ODG 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 (SJ71 ODG) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SJ71 ODG Mileage History
- 05/03/202436,559 mi
- 06/03/202546,558 mi+9,999 mi
- 12/03/202546,558 mi
- 10/03/202655,211 mi+8,653 mi
- 10/03/202655,211 mi
Average of roughly 9,265 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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