2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SM16 LXB
2016 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 56,794 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM16 LXB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 56,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
SM16 LXB 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 2016 Kia Sportage (SM16 LXB) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (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 Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (5.2.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
SM16 LXB Mileage History
- 12/02/202447,276 mi
- 13/02/202447,276 mi
- 22/08/202553,508 mi+6,232 mi
- 27/06/202656,739 mi+3,231 mi
- 03/07/202656,794 mi+55 mi
Average of roughly 3,988 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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