2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · YH21 KUD
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 08 Mar 2021. Recorded mileage 34,361 miles. MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH21 KUD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 34,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH21 KUD 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 (YH21 KUD) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
YH21 KUD Mileage History
- 23/06/202310,543 mi
- 25/06/202418,507 mi+7,964 mi
- 16/07/202528,328 mi+9,821 mi
- 16/07/202528,332 mi+4 mi
- 19/06/202634,361 mi+6,029 mi
Average of roughly 7,967 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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