2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · WF71 LHN
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Oct 2021. Recorded mileage 58,955 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 58,955 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WF71 LHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 58,955 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WF71 LHN 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 2021 Kia Sportage (WF71 LHN) between September 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 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: Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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 Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
WF71 LHN Mileage History
- 12/09/202425,645 mi
- 12/09/202425,645 mi
- 21/10/202544,164 mi+18,519 mi
- 21/10/202544,164 mi
- 12/10/202658,955 mi+14,791 mi
Average of roughly 16,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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