2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · BV68 ABK
2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 14 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 55,534 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,534 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BV68 ABK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 55,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BV68 ABK Mileage History
- 08/08/202339,000 mi
- 22/07/202444,027 mi+5,027 mi
- 04/08/202550,167 mi+6,140 mi
- 28/07/202655,534 mi+5,367 mi
- 29/07/202655,534 mi
Average of roughly 5,560 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BV68 ABK 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 (BV68 ABK) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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