2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · YG21 TCC
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2021. Recorded mileage 40,469 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 40,469 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YG21 TCC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 40,469 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG21 TCC 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 (YG21 TCC) between May 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 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: Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YG21 TCC Mileage History
- 23/05/202426,399 mi
- 23/05/202426,399 mi
- 28/05/202534,117 mi+7,718 mi
- 28/05/202534,117 mi
- 21/04/202640,469 mi+6,352 mi
Average of roughly 7,364 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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