2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · SK71 DJD
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Sept 2021. Recorded mileage 32,645 miles. MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 32,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SK71 DJD Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2026
- 32,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SK71 DJD 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 (SK71 DJD) between September 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 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: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
SK71 DJD Mileage History
- 20/09/202422,593 mi
- 28/08/202527,676 mi+5,083 mi
- 14/09/202632,631 mi+4,955 mi
- 15/09/202632,645 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 5,063 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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