2021 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · YY21 HFP
2021 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 27 May 2021. Recorded mileage 35,831 miles. MOT valid until 06 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,831 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY21 HFP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 35,831 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY21 HFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Kia Sportage (YY21 HFP) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
YY21 HFP Mileage History
- 08/08/202422,663 mi
- 04/08/202527,952 mi+5,289 mi
- 04/08/202527,952 mi
- 16/07/202635,831 mi+7,879 mi
Average of roughly 6,803 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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