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K44 YLM

2021 Kia Sportage

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,371 mi
Last recorded82,371 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2021 Kia Sportage27,927 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 YLM
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 82,371 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2025 66,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 79,258 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 78,286 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 78,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 55,778 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 69,197 miles

Offside Front Bumper adrift/loose

Pass 24 Nov 2023 45,828 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 35,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2021 26,749 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,164 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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K44 YLM is a 2021 Kia Sportage in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K44 YLM, 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 K44 YLM registered?

K44 YLM is a 2021 Kia Sportage, first registered on 23 February 2021.

Is K44 YLM safe to buy?

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