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BG21 VFW

2021 Kia Sportage

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,638 mi
Last recorded29,638 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2021 Kia Sportage27,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG21 VFW
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 29,638 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 29,638 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 22,199 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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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BG21 VFW is a 2021 Kia Sportage in White 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 BG21 VFW, 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 BG21 VFW registered?

BG21 VFW is a 2021 Kia Sportage, first registered on 3 July 2021.

Is BG21 VFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG21 VFW 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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