2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · SO65 WDV
2016 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2016. Recorded mileage 74,909 miles. MOT valid until 04 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO65 WDV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 74,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO65 WDV 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 (SO65 WDV) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SO65 WDV Mileage History
- 18/10/202363,914 mi
- 21/10/202363,931 mi+17 mi
- 01/11/202469,921 mi+5,990 mi
- 22/10/202574,905 mi+4,984 mi
- 22/10/202574,909 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 5,463 miles per year across 5 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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