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A16 LVE

2021 Kia Sportage

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,375 mi
Last recorded30,375 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Sportage27,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LVE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2021
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 30,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 30,375 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 21,341 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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A16 LVE is a 2021 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2021 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 27,927 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 LVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 5 years old, this Kia Sportage is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A16 LVE registered?

A16 LVE is a 2021 Kia Sportage, first registered on 15 October 2021.

Is A16 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A16 LVE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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