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LJ16 MTS

2016 Kia Sportage · Diesel · 1995cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 10 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2016
FuelDiesel
Engine1995cc
ColourBlue
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.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ16 MTS

MOT Status
Due date passed
66,951
Last Mileage
Recorded
9
Total Tests
Since 2019
78%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 9 tests on record
7,106

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading66,951 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,493
Average per year7,106
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LJ16 MTS 25k35k46k56k67k '19'25'21

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Full MOT Test History 9 tests on record

PASS
Mileage66,951 miles
Since last MOT+5,493 miles
PASS
Mileage61,458 miles
Since last MOT+4,463 miles
PASS
Mileage56,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,651 miles
PASS
Mileage53,344 miles
Since last MOT+9,648 miles
PASS
Mileage43,696 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,696 miles
Since last MOT+10,301 miles
PASS
Mileage33,395 miles
Since last MOT+8,835 miles
PASS
Mileage24,560 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage24,560 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Kia Sportage

These are the most commonly reported problems on Kia Sportage models (2010–2022), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

CP4 Common-Rail Injection Pump Failure

The pump fails prematurely due to poor diesel fuel quality (contamination, water, low lubricity). When it fails, metal debris circulates through the entire fuel system, clogging injectors and the fuel rail.[1]

Piezo-Electric Injector Wear and Failure

Injectors wear prematurely, particularly if CP4 pump debris has entered the system. Injector seats foul with carbon deposits, reducing spray pattern and combustion efficiency.[1][2]

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ16 MTS
MakeKia
ModelSportage
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1995cc
Year2016
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier16 — March 2016 to August 2016

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About LJ16 MTS

What car is LJ16 MTS?

LJ16 MTS is an blue Kia Sportage, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2016.

What is the mileage of LJ16 MTS?

The last recorded mileage for LJ16 MTS was 66,951 miles, recorded on 14 Aug 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ16 MTS passed its MOT?

LJ16 MTS has had 9 MOT tests with a 78% pass rate (7 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 14 Aug 2025.

Is LJ16 MTS ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ16 MTS 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 LJ16 MTS?

LJ16 MTS is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.