2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · 888 AJJ
2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Feb 2018. Recorded mileage 71,943 miles. MOT expired on 29 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,943 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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888 AJJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 71,943 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
888 AJJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Kia Sportage (888 AJJ) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
888 AJJ Mileage History
- 20/01/202220,474 mi
- 02/02/202336,580 mi+16,106 mi
- 31/01/202450,818 mi+14,238 mi
- 31/01/202450,818 mi
- 30/04/202571,943 mi+21,125 mi
Average of roughly 15,720 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- DCT gearbox clutch judderSerious
The 7-speed dual-clutch transmission can develop shudder, hesitation and poor low-speed manners. Some cars improve with software, others need a clutch pack.
- Rear differential or coupling whine on AWD modelsModerate
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- LED DRL and camera-related electrical faultsModerate
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