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GV16 VUL

2016 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1685cc

Red Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1685cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantDiesel post-2015 (Euro 6)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2016 Kia Sportage Diesel 1685cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 4 (67% pass rate). It has 130,957 miles on the clock, averaging 14,803 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400. The 1.7 CRDi engine is known for d4fd.

MOT & Mileage History for GV16 VUL

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
130,957
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2019
67%
Pass Rate
8 passed, 4 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
14,803

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading130,957 miles
Reading date
Miles last year8,935
Average per year14,803
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for GV16 VUL 27k53k79k105k131k '19'26'23

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Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage130,957 miles
Since last MOT+8,935 miles
PASS
Mileage122,022 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage122,022 miles
Since last MOT+20,819 miles
PASS
Mileage101,203 miles
Since last MOT+20,362 miles
PASS
Mileage80,841 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage80,841 miles
Since last MOT+13,767 miles
PASS
Mileage67,074 miles
Since last MOT+14,925 miles
PASS
Mileage52,149 miles
Since last MOT+10,895 miles
PASS
Mileage41,254 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage41,254 miles
Since last MOT+14,223 miles
PASS
Mileage27,031 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,031 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

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D4FD

Chain elongates (longer life than related U2 engines, but still fails).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV16 VUL
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1685cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeGV — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About GV16 VUL

What car is GV16 VUL?

GV16 VUL is a red Kia Sportage, diesel (1685cc). First registered in Brighton in 2016.

What is the mileage of GV16 VUL?

The last recorded mileage for GV16 VUL was 130,957 miles, recorded on 18 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GV16 VUL passed its MOT?

GV16 VUL has had 12 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (8 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 18 Jun 2026.

Is GV16 VUL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GV16 VUL is likely ULEZ compliant. Diesel post-2015 (Euro 6). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is GV16 VUL?

GV16 VUL is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.