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KIA SPORTAGE2018 · 1.6L PETROL

OB08 AMB

Vehicle Insight Summary

KIA SPORTAGE (2018, PETROL, 1591cc) — mileage recorded at 59,157. MOT status: valid. Road tax: paid. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 16/03/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/04/2027
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
1591cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status following its most recent MOT test on 18 February 2026 at 59,157 miles. Although the record shows an initial failure on that same date, the subsequent pass with no defects recorded indicates that any identified issues were rectified immediately. The overall maintenance history across the last three years shows a consistent pattern of passing, suggesting the vehicle has been maintained without recurring mechanical failures or structural deteriorations. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,400 miles per year. Between March 2023 at 37,644 miles and February 2025 at 50,184 miles, the car covered over 12,000 miles, reflecting a steady usage profile. The more recent interval of 9,000 miles between February 2025 and February 2026 shows a slight decrease in annual mileage, which generally helps preserve the rubber components and suspension bushings from premature wear-and-age fatigue. Given the lack of recorded advisories in the digital history, a buyer should focus on a physical inspection of common wear points that the MOT does not test annually. This includes checking the condition of the brake discs for corrosion or pitting and examining the integrity of the suspension arms and bushes. Since the mileage is relatively low for the age, verify the tyres for sidewall cracking or aging and check the fluid levels for signs of degradation which can occur when vehicles are stationary for periods of time.

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Free vehicle health score

88
/ 100 · Good

Public record health check: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jun 22, 2026, 04:22 PM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Kia Sportage (OB08 AMB) from 2018 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2023 and February 2026.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. The car boasts an impressive record, which typically reflects a conscientious ownership history.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 3 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))”.

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