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AU21 UNZ

2021 Kia Sportage

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,482 mi
Last recorded43,482 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Sportage27,927 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU21 UNZ
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2021
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 43,482 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle insecure , sill functioning

Fail 27 Apr 2026 43,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to lip on disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer door handle insecure , sill functioning

Pass 23 Apr 2025 36,248 miles

front pads wearing low

n/s/r outer door handle poor

Pass 1 Mar 2024 29,200 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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AU21 UNZ is a 2021 Kia Sportage in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU21 UNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU21 UNZ registered?

AU21 UNZ is a 2021 Kia Sportage, first registered on 5 March 2021.

Is AU21 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU21 UNZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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