2018 KIA Sportage 1.6L Petrol · AV68 KRF
2018 KIA Sportage (1.6L, petrol). First registered 15 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 42,603 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,603 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV68 KRF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 42,603 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV68 KRF 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 (AV68 KRF) between November 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 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 (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
AV68 KRF Mileage History
- 09/11/202325,231 mi
- 13/11/202433,986 mi+8,755 mi
- 22/10/202541,806 mi+7,820 mi
- 26/10/202540,859 mi-947 mi
- 23/10/202642,603 mi+1,744 mi
Average of roughly 5,880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Kia Sportage (QL)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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