2016 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · YC16 EFW
2016 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 59,008 miles. MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,008 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
YC16 EFW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 59,008 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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YC16 EFW Mileage History
- 16/08/202245,524 mi
- 10/08/202349,572 mi+4,048 mi
- 14/08/202452,672 mi+3,100 mi
- 15/08/202555,488 mi+2,816 mi
- 13/08/202659,008 mi+3,520 mi
Average of roughly 3,378 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YC16 EFW 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 (YC16 EFW) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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