2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · HS18 FAM
2018 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 72,989 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,989 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HS18 FAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 72,989 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HS18 FAM 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 (HS18 FAM) between November 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 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 (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
HS18 FAM Mileage History
- 15/11/202340,796 mi
- 19/11/202454,568 mi+13,772 mi
- 19/11/202454,579 mi+11 mi
- 22/08/202564,727 mi+10,148 mi
- 11/08/202672,989 mi+8,262 mi
Average of roughly 11,758 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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