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BF21 GFU

2021 Kia Sportage

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,910 mi
Last recorded42,910 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Sportage27,927 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF21 GFU
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2021
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 42,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm and cracking 225...60...r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 35,206 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 35,206 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 27,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserved travel

Fail 1 Mar 2024 27,890 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserved travel

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 GFU is a 2021 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFU, 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 BF21 GFU registered?

BF21 GFU is a 2021 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 March 2021.

Is BF21 GFU safe to buy?

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