2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · FH18 ERX
2018 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 27 Jul 2018. Recorded mileage 190,871 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,871 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH18 ERX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/06/2026
- 190,871 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH18 ERX 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 (FH18 ERX) between July 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 Michelin (5”; “Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 Michelin (5.”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/60/17 Michelin (5.2”.
FH18 ERX Mileage History
- 08/07/2024160,873 mi
- 11/06/2025179,340 mi+18,467 mi
- 11/06/2025179,340 mi
- 08/06/2026190,469 mi+11,129 mi
- 09/06/2026190,871 mi+402 mi
Average of roughly 15,629 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: Average
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- Rear differential or coupling whine on AWD modelsModerate
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