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BD71 ZLO

2021 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,357 mi
Last recorded50,357 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Sportage27,927 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD71 ZLO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 50,357 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 50,357 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 40,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 40,274 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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BD71 ZLO is a 2021 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BD71 ZLO, 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 BD71 ZLO registered?

BD71 ZLO is a 2021 Kia Sportage, first registered on 29 October 2021.

Is BD71 ZLO safe to buy?

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