2018 KIA Sportage 1.7L Diesel · JF61 JSF
2018 KIA Sportage (1.7L, diesel). First registered 26 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 117,378 miles. MOT valid until 02 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- KIA SPORTAGE
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,378 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JF61 JSF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/12/2025
- 117,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JF61 JSF 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 (JF61 JSF) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 December 2025 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 (6 issues), Tyres (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: “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
JF61 JSF Mileage History
- 02/12/202256,396 mi
- 17/11/202371,534 mi+15,138 mi
- 03/12/202494,757 mi+23,223 mi
- 03/12/202494,757 mi
- 03/12/2025117,378 mi+22,621 mi
Average of roughly 20,307 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: 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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- Rear differential or coupling whine on AWD modelsModerate
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