2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · T8 JBK
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 May 2021. Recorded mileage 48,941 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,941 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T8 JBK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2025
- 48,941 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.
T8 JBK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Sportage (T8 JBK) between May 2024 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
T8 JBK Mileage History
- 09/05/202435,199 mi
- 09/05/202435,199 mi
- 09/05/202548,941 mi+13,742 mi
Average of roughly 13,745 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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