2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · T731 BRM
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 29,646 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T731 BRM Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/01/2026
- 29,646 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T731 BRM 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 (T731 BRM) between June 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 January 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: Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
T731 BRM Mileage History
- 19/06/202420,443 mi
- 29/01/202523,603 mi+3,160 mi
- 15/01/202629,646 mi+6,043 mi
- 15/01/202629,646 mi
Average of roughly 5,845 miles per year across 4 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
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