2016 KIA Sportage 2.0L Diesel · SY16 SZE
2016 KIA Sportage (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 133,597 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,597 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY16 SZE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/04/2026
- 133,597 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY16 SZE 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 (SY16 SZE) between February 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 April 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 (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
SY16 SZE Mileage History
- 27/02/202399,254 mi
- 27/02/202399,254 mi
- 19/02/2024110,811 mi+11,557 mi
- 08/03/2025121,594 mi+10,783 mi
- 09/04/2026133,597 mi+12,003 mi
Average of roughly 11,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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