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BF21 FXA

2021 Kia Sportage

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,141 mi
Last recorded25,141 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Sportage27,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF21 FXA
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2021
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 25,141 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 21,193 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 21,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 19,225 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 19,106 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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BF21 FXA is a 2021 Kia Sportage in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF21 FXA, 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

How do I check the history of BF21 FXA?

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What year was BF21 FXA registered?

BF21 FXA is a 2021 Kia Sportage, first registered on 27 May 2021.

Is BF21 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF21 FXA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BF21 FXA have outstanding finance?

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