2019 KIA Sportage 1.6L Diesel · YM19 FUP
2019 KIA Sportage (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Mar 2019. Recorded mileage 99,134 miles. MOT valid until 03 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2019 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,134 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM19 FUP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/03/2026
- 99,134 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM19 FUP 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 2019 Kia Sportage (YM19 FUP) between March 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 March 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 (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YM19 FUP Mileage History
- 25/03/202470,649 mi
- 26/03/202470,651 mi+2 mi
- 20/03/202584,000 mi+13,349 mi
- 20/03/202698,548 mi+14,548 mi
- 30/03/202699,134 mi+586 mi
Average of roughly 14,158 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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